Local & National Resources
Helplines
- Harris County “Ask a Nurse” Hotline
713.634.1110 (9am – 7pm, 7 days a week)
Intended for residents of Harris County who do not have access to healthcare - United Way Help Line – 211
Other Resources
- Department of States Health Services
- TexProtects Guide for Parents and Families
- Essential Workers Childcare Assistance
- Houston Health Department
- Harris County Public Health
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- CDC Travelers Health Notice
- University of Houston Community Coronavirus Information
- PBS: How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
Surveys
Local News Coverage
Coronavirus
Where You Can Get Tested for COVID-19 In The Houston Area
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Dr. Cedric Dark and Dr. Susan McLellan (July 1, 2020)
Posted on · An emergency room doctor and infectious diseases expert discuss the current COVID-19 situation in the Houston area and answer listener questions.
Health & Science
Despite Assurances, Some Doctors Fear A COVID-19 Surge Will Strain Resources
Posted on · Houston hospital executives say they're ready for a surge in COVID-19 cases. Doctors on the ground aren't so sure.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Dr. Joseph Varon, Dr. Umair Shah and Professor Dietrich von Biedenfeld (June 30, 2020)
Posted on · Medical and business experts discuss the current COVID-19 situation in the Houston area, as well as its impact on the local economy.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Dr. Jill Weatherhead and SETRAC’s Darrell Pile
Posted on · Conversations about spiking COVID-19 infections and the preparedness of Houston's healthcare system.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Dr. Vivian Ho, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, and Dr. Dietrich von Biedenfeld (June 26, 2020)
Posted on · Conversations about the latest news surrounding COVID-19, the Harris County criminal justice system, and the current state of the economy.
Coronavirus Prevention
News from NPR
Alabama's Top Health Officer: Without Compliance, Health Orders Can Only Go So Far
Alabama extended its health orders in response to the jump in coronavirus infections. But State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris says officials have had trouble enforcing the orders already in place.
Fauci: Mixed Messaging On Masks Set U.S. Public Health Response Back
The current surge in cases can be contained, says White House advisor Anthony Fauci. But it's going to take a real focus on social distancing — and mask wearing.
In Iraq, Rising Virus Cases And Oxygen Shortages Stoke Outrage, Fears Of 'Chaos'
Crowds have seized supplies for ill relatives, and officials warn the health system could collapse. "This is a war against the coronavirus and we have lost the war," says an Iraqi official.
'You Can Either Be A Survivor Or Die': COVID-19 Cases Surge In ICE Detention
More than 2,700 immigrants have tested positive for COVID-19 in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention nationwide, pushing immigrants to the brink and lawyers to fight for their release.