Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas Medical Center and our Member Institutions have collected and analyzed data to track COVID-19’s impact on the Greater Houston community.
Starting on July 12, TMC will republish data every Tuesday morning in a new weekly format due to the increase in numbers. The updated data deck provides a comprehensive snapshot of COVID-19 in Houston and features critical data points including the COVID-19 positivity rate and COVID-19 hospitalization data. The deck also includes data on wastewater viral load across the City of Houston in partnership with Rice University and Baylor College Medicine, as it is an early indicator for community spread.
TMC COVID-19 Vaccine
TMC Members released a joint statement in support of vaccines while reinforcing the continued importance of social measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In August 2021, TMC leaders sent an open letter with scientifically and medically backed advice for schools, parents, and the broader Houston community, to achieve a common goal of safely educating our children.
Key Resources
Remember to follow reliable sources regarding COVID-19 in Houston. Harris County Public Health, Houston Health Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are trusted sources regarding all COVID-19 information.
The Texas Department of State Health Services has a dedicated call center to answer your questions/concerns. The call center is available Monday- Friday 7AM to 6PM: 1-877-570-9779.
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The Houston Health Department has opened a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) call center for Houston residents needing more information about coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Houstonians can call the center at 832-393-4220 to speak to department staff and obtain information about the disease or get their questions answered.
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Houston healthcare providers can continue to call 832-393-5080