A spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Puerto Rico has put health experts at odds with government officials.

HOUSTON – Texas health officials have expanded coronavirus vaccine eligibility requirements starting this week. In a tweet last week, officials at the Department of State Health Services said anyone 50 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Monday as part of the state’s Phase 1C rollout. People 50+ will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 15. Texas will continue to protect those at the greatest risk of COVID-19 hospitalization and death. Get more information about vaccine appointments and waitlists at Click2Houston.com/vaccine.