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
Health & Science
Houston, Harris County To Stop Using Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Over Blood Clot Concerns
Posted on · The Johnson & Johnson vaccine made up about 7% of doses administered in Harris County. Many of those went to underserved communities.
Health & Science
U.S. Recommends Pausing Use Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Over Blood Clot Concerns
Posted on · In a statement on Tuesday, U.S. authorities said they are "reviewing data involving six reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the J&J vaccine."
Party Politics
Party Politics: The GOP vs. Corporate America
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Health & Science
Texas A&M Enrolls In National Study Of How COVID-19 Vaccine Impacts Transmission
Posted on · The study aims to answer a burning question most young people have: When is it safe to socialize freely again?
Education News
Parents Sue Katy ISD Over COVID-19 Mask Mandate
Posted on · The group of five parents argue that the district’s mask requirement is an example of “separate but equal” education, banned by the Supreme Court’s ruling in Brown v. Board of Education.
Coronavirus Prevention
News from NPR
Antibody Drugs For COVID-19 Are A Cumbersome Tool Against Surges
Drugs that can help keep COVID-19 patients out of the hospital are playing only a small role in Michigan, where the pandemic is accelerating. Logistical challenges are to blame.
Dispatches From Quarantine: How Young People Are Documenting History
Enticed by what young adults had to share about the pandemic, historian Alexandra Zapruder set out to document history through an online gallery called Dispatches from Quarantine.
Signs Of Economic Boom Emerge As Retail Sales Surge, Jobless Claims Hit Pandemic Low
Retail sales jumped nearly 10% in March, as shoppers, flush with $1,400 relief payments, are feeling more confident about venturing out. Weekly unemployment claims dropped to a pandemic low.
The Most Popular J&J Vaccine Story On Facebook? A Conspiracy Theorist Posted It
A vast network of professional vaccine skeptics on social media has been waiting for a development like the Johnson & Johnson pause. Now experts say they will milk it for all it's worth and more.