COVID-19 News and Information – City of Houston Emergency Operations Center

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COVID-19 Vaccines

When appointments are available, the appointment portal link is posted on the vaccine page.

FREE+FAST+SAFE Testing Sites

Getting tested empowers you protect others. Find a FREE+FAST+SAFE COVID-19 testing site near you.

COVID-19 Contact Tracing

Making a choice to work with contact tracers helps protect you, your family and your community by slowing the spread of COVID-19. Learn about contact tracing.

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COVID-19 Data Hub

Harris County/Houston Dashboard
Houston COVID-19 Deaths
SouthEast Texas Regional Advisory Council (hospital capacity)
Texas Medical Center

Mayor Tuner and Marvin Odum at a news conference.

COVID-19 Recovery Initiative

The City of Houston COVID-19 Recovery website outlines the recovery approach led by Marvin Odum, Houston's COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Czar. houstoncovid19recovery.org

Updates

March 8, 2021 - More contagious variant of virus that causes COVID-19 widespread in Houston wastewater
March 8, 2021 - Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of March 8
March 3, 2021 - Houston Health Department opens new waitlist for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
March 1, 2021 - Houston Health Department expands COVID-19 vaccine waitlist
February 28, 2021 - Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of March 1
February 22, 2021 - Houston Health Department, Harris County Public Health partnering to serve most vulnerable and underserved at NRG mass vaccination site
February 21, 2021 - Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of February 22
February 19, 2021 - Many Houston Health Department COVID-19 testing sites resuming normal operations Saturday
February 18, 2021 - Houston Health Department to resume COVID-19 vaccinations following winter storm
February 17, 2021 - Houston Health Department COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites to remain closed February 18
February 16, 2021 - Houston Health Department COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites to remain closed February 17
February 15, 2021 - Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of February 15
February 12, 2021 - Houston Health Department re-opens COVID-19 vaccine waitlist for older adults, continues focusing new allocations on most vulnerable
February 5, 2021 - Houston Health Department focusing COVID-19 vaccine on vulnerable populations, underserved communities; department also scheduling second doses

For previous updates, visit our archive page.

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Info for people living with HIV

The impact of COVID-19 on people with HIV is not known. Current evidence indicates that the risk of severe illness increases with age and with certain chronic medical problems. In one case series, the median age of critically ill patients was 66 years and 72% had underlying co-morbid conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, chronic lung disease, and immunosuppression.

COVID-19 Information for People Living with HIV

Closures

City of Houston City Service Status

Please check with your school or venue for updates.

COVID-19 closures

City of Houston Executive Order on Health and Face Coverings

FOURTH AMENDED ORDER PROHIBITING CERTAIN LARGE GATHERINGS AND EVENTS AND REOPENING AND IMPOSING TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN BUSINESSES AND CITY PREMISES BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF HOUSTON

Reopening Guidance for Workplaces, Businesses, Etc.

Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas

The Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas will safely and strategically restart and revitalize all aspects of the Lone Star State—work, school, entertainment, and culture.

Learn more on the State of Texas website.

CDC Community Mitigation Strategies

CDC Community Mitigation Framework: Actions that individuals, businesses, health departments, and community settings (such as schools) can take to slow the spread of COVID-19

Learn more on the CDC website.

Greater Houston Partnership Guidance

As the Houston region moves to reopen our economy, it is important that we do so safely, sustainability and successfully. To aid companies planning to reopen or expand their operations, the Greater Houston Partnership developed these principles to help businesses develop plans to protect the health of their employees and customers by reducing the risk of transmission of the COVID-19 virus.

Learn more on the GHP website.

Guidance for healthcare providers

General disinfecting guidance

Visit the CDC for more.

Get the Facts

COVID-19 Call Center

832-393-4220

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tues, Thurs: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Translated COVID-19 Guide

Houston's Positivity Rate

14-day Moving Average
as of March 2, 2021

13.1%

This rate is dynamic and changes.

Educational Resources

Visit ProtectTheH.com for free multilingual educational flyers, graphics, videos, toolkits and more.
Better. Together. outreach for health education focusing on COVID-19 prevention and community empowerment.
Register to receive a Better. Together ambassador kit, available for free to Houston Residents only.

Speaker/Info Requests

This form is for the public to request speakers, info or other guidance from the Houston Health Department. Please allow 24-48 hours for a response.

Speaker/Info Request Form

Health Authority Rapid Antigen Testing Guidance for Schools

Health Authority Guidance on CDC Quarantine Update

Resources to Help

Visit our COVID-19 Resources page for a list of city departments, community groups, and businesses that both offer assistance to the public and provide an opportunity for residents to assist with COVID-19 response.