To date, COVID-19 cases have increased 332% from early July 2021 With schools back in session, the Harris County Local Health Authority is implementing the use of facemasks on all public and non-religious private schools to protect the health of students and their […]
Vaccine
HCPH Encourages Everyone to Get Tested for COVID-19
Whether you attended large, small or no holiday gatherings at all, everyone should get tested as soon as possible. Harris County’s COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are increasing at alarming rates. New infections from holiday gatherings and travel will add to those […]
Eligible Phase 1a Individuals To Receive Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Following the arrival of additional COVID-19 vaccines from the state, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is now in the process of administering doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to eligible Phase 1a individuals. On December 23rd, the Texas Department of […]
OakBend Medical Center Begins Administering Mederna Vaccinations to Front Line Workers Today
OakBend Medical Center will receive its first shipment of Mederna vaccine at 10:30 A.M. today and will begin administering the vaccine to its First-Tier front-line staff and CEO beginning at 1 P.M. today. They are scheduled to do 50 shots […]
Second COVID-19 Vaccine Authorized for Emergency Use
Christmas is almost here, the second COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for emergency use and it’s still critically important you get tested and take precautions to prevent getting the virus. Cases and hospitalizations are climbing in Harris County and unfortunately, holiday […]
As Vaccine Arrives, COVID-19 Precautions and Testing Are Still Critical
Cases and Hospitalizations Increasing Rapidly Some local hospitals will be receiving COVID-19 vaccine this week for their staffs. The supply is limited until more vaccine is produced, so groups of people will be vaccinated in phases. There should be enough […]
Houston Va Selected As One Of 37 VA Sites To Receive Initial Doses Of Covid-19 Vaccine
The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center today announced that it has been selected as one of 37 VA sites to receive initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Houston VA was selected for its ability to vaccinate large numbers of people […]
Share Love and Memories During the Holidays, Not COVID-19
Find Ways to Feel Close to Loved Ones Without Being Close A COVID-19 vaccine is coming soon, but there won’t be enough for all of us until sometime in 2021. Meanwhile cases are surging in our community, hospitals are filling up and the holiday […]
Getting Your Flu Vaccine Is More Important This Year Ever
Winter holidays are here and so is Flu Season. The Flu and COVID-19 are both very contagious viruses and spread in similar ways. Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever during 2020-2021 to protect yourself and the people […]
