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
- Health Matters
Surveys
Local News Coverage
Coronavirus
Not Forgotten: Stories Of Houstonians We Lost To COVID-19
Town Square
The Challenges of COVID-19 Vaccine Availability
Posted on · 2,600 available slots for the COVID-19 vaccine were filled 16 minutes after reservations went live, according to the director for the Houston Health Department.
Health & Science
One-Third Of COVID-19 Deaths In Texas Are Due To Racial Health Disparities
Posted on · A new study calculates just how much racial health disparities cost Texans in terms of human life and the economy.
City of Houston
Sylvester Turner Joins Big-City Mayors In Asking Biden For Direct Vaccine Shipments
Posted on · The group of 36 mayors said getting direct shipments would lead to a more efficient public health response.
Business
Despite Pandemic, 2020 Was Record Year For Houston Home Sales
Posted on · Sales recovered after two negative sales months in the spring.
Town Square
The Search For Vaccines Is On As COVID-19 Cases Climb
Posted on · Hospitals deal with limited intensive care units as they take in a growing number of COVID-19 patients in the city.
Coronavirus Prevention
News from NPR
Outgoing CDC Director Warns Of Pandemic's Peak: 'We're About To Be In The Worst Of It'
A year into the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Robert Redfield stands by his federal health agency's response to the pandemic despite an early "learning curve" and contradictory messaging from President Trump.
$1,400 Checks And Help For The Jobless: What's In Biden's Plan To Rescue The Economy
President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to address the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting economic crisis.
Pandemic Fuels Record Overdose Deaths
The nation faces a grim milestone of having a record number of overdose deaths in 2020. One expert says social isolation increased the risk of dying from an overdose.
As COVID-19 Ravages His Force, LAPD Chief Looks To Boost Confidence In Vaccine
An informal survey found that 60% of Los Angeles police employees would get the vaccine when it's available to them. LAPD Chief Michel Moore describes how the department plans to increase that number.