
This page is intended to provide resources available for local and global information related to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
COVID-19 Medical Resources – for the most current trusted medical information regarding the virus, social distancing, and other preventative measures, visit the following sources:
- Texas Health & Human Services: https://hhs.texas.gov/
- Center for Disease Control (CDC) website: https://www.cdc.gov
- World Health Organization (WHO): https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
- Office of the United States Surgeon General (HHS): https://www.coronavirus.gov/
Vaccination – for the most current vaccine information for Texas, visit the following sources:
- Texas Department of State Health Services Vaccine Locations – https://txdshs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=91ac7fb5e5fd47e7ada4acfe4a05920a
- Texas Department of State Health Services Phased Vaccination Material – https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/immunize/vaccine.aspx
Testing – if you are interested in information related to COVID-19 testing:
- UMMC Spring Hospital: https://www.springhospital.com/covid-19/
- Harris County Public Health: http://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Resources/2019-Novel-Coronavirus
- Center for Disease Control (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/testing.html
Scam Notification – protect yourself against scam charities, malware, phishing emails, and other attempts to take advantage of fear and generosity by reviewing and reporting information through the following sources:
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC): https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/coronavirus-scams-what-ftc-doing
- Department of Justice (DOJ): https://www.justice.gov/coronavirus
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): https://www.ic3.gov/media/2020/200320.aspx
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS): https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2020/03/06/defending-against-covid-19-cyber-scams
- World Health Organization (WHO): https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
Local Emergency Management Offices – for the most current press releases, including required work and sheltering measures, visit your local Office of Emergency Management (or similar department) and register for notification alerts. Major office websites are provided here:
- Fort Bend County Alerts: https://fbcoem.org/fbcalert/
- Montgomery County: https://mctxoem.org/coronavirus/
- City of Houston Alerts: http://houstonemergency.org/alerts
- Harris County Alerts: https://www.readyharris.org/
- Port of Houston: http://porthouston.com/coronavirus/
- Galveston County: https://gcoem.org/
- Brazoria County: https://www.brazoriacountytx.gov/departments/emergency-management