The Houston Health Department and Harris County Public Health announce the process for scheduling second doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the NRG Park community vaccination site. Houston Health Department People who provided the Houston Health Department (including its Harris County […]
Harris County Public Health
Harris County Public Health Announces Initial Results Of COVID-19 Antibody Project
Results from a serosurvey conducted across Harris County show that an estimated 16% of residents in Harris County Public Health (HCPH) jurisdiction have detectable antibodies for the virus that causes COVID-19. In areas with higher rates of COVID-19, estimates show […]
Don’t Get Frustrated, Get Tested!
Choose From 10 HCPH COVID-19 Test Site Locations February 1-7 With limited supplies of vaccine and everyone trying to get vaccinated, it’s easy to be frustrated. However, testing is still an effective way to help protect you and your family […]
Harris County Public Health Expands Vaccine Registration Process with New COVID-19 Vaccination Portal
‘Smart Waitlist’ System to Ensure Efficient, Fair, and Equitable Registration Process for Eligible Residents; County Has Currently Vaccinated 27,426 Individuals Starting on Tuesday, January 26th, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) will launch a new COVID-19 Vaccination Portal for residents who […]
Harris County Public Health Announces First Known Case of UK COVID-19 Variant in Texas
Individual Recovering in Isolation, Epidemiological Investigations are underway to identify, notify, and quarantine any close contacts Today, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) confirmed the first case of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7, the same variant discovered in the UK. This the […]
Outgoing Executive Director at Harris County Public Health Speaks to Harmony Public Schools High School Students about COVID-19
Outgoing Executive Director at Harris County Public Health, Umair A. Shah, M.D., M.P.H. spoke to Biomedical and HOSA (Future Health Professionals) students at Harmony School of Innovation – Katy about the COVID-19 virus. Dr. Shah has been the leading authority on the virus […]
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 […]
Stay Safe During the Upcoming Holidays – Take Precautions & Get Tested
If You Celebrated Thanksgiving with a Group, Wait a Few Days to Get Tested for COVID-19 If you’re considering getting tested because you celebrated Thanksgiving with extended family and friends, good idea, but wait about 5 days. It takes about […]
HCPH Offers Thanksgiving Week Schedule for COVID-19 Test Sites
All Harris County Public Health (HCPH) COVID-19 test sites will be open Monday-Wednesday, 11/23-11/25, before Thanksgiving on Thursday. Some sites will be open Saturday or Sunday after Thanksgiving. Get tested now for free, and to stay safe during the holiday and avoid […]
Harris County Executive Director Leaves Current Position
Today Harris County Public Health (HCPH) announces the departure of their Executive Director Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH. Dr. Shah is set to become the next Secretary of Health for the state of Washington under Governor Jay Inslee, effective December […]
