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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
4 years
Houston❤️NY | We appreciate @NYGovCuomo sending testing resources resources to #Houston to supplement our sites! 🚶 Two free walk-up sites: 📍Fallbrook Church 📍Higher Dimension Church Appt required via 1-833-697-4839 Details: #hounews #StopTheSpread
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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RAPIDLY WORSENING | #HarrisCounty hospitals: - 177% increase in #COVID positive patients in gen/ISO beds since 5/31 - 64% increase in COVID positive patients in ICU beds since 5/31 WE MUST ACT NOW. Wear a mask, social distance & wash hands. #hounews #StopTheSPread #ProtectTheH
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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@NYGovCuomo
Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo
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NY didn’t wait for Houston to call — we offered help to @houmayor and the City of Houston. We have teams on the ground to set up testing sites that are now up & running. We are grateful for what people across the US did for NY. We’ll never forget it & we are paying it forward.
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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While Houston's #COVID19 positivity rate is trending down, the amount of variant in wastewater is increasing. Until at least 70% of people are vaccinated, masks are our best protection from this deadly virus. Continue to #MaskUp for your family and community. #DontStopDontForget
@houmayor
Houston Mayor's Office
4 years
. @HarrisCoJudge Hidalgo & I urged ⁦ @GovAbbott ⁩ to keep the mask mandate in place prior to this afternoon's announcement. Wearing masks keeps our businesses and schools safely open, decreases community spread of the virus and saves lives. #WearAMask #MaskUpHou
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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The level of SARS-CoV-2 in Houston's wastewater is 320% more than the benchmark level of July 6, 2020. This is an indication virus is rapidly spreading and the increase in #COVID19 cases will likely continue. Free vaccination sites: , 832-393-4220. #HouNews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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TRENDING DOWN #Houston ’s latest 14-day average #COVID19 positivity rate is 5.3% - continuing a downward trend. In fact, it’s the lowest rate since we started tracking! Together, we can drive it lower and put Houston on the road to recovery. #GetTested #BetterTogether
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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JUST IN: Our Butler Stadium and Delmar Stadium #COVID19 testing sites reached capacity for June 29. Please visit for more #Houston testing options. #hounews #StopTheSpread #BetterTogether #ProtectTheH
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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TRENDING DOWN #Houston ’s latest 14-day average #COVID19 positivity rate is 5.6% - continuing a downward trend. In fact, its the lowest rate since we started tracking! Together, we can drive it lower and put Houston on the road to recovery! #GetTested #BetterTogether
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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To health departments, to healthcare workers, to first responders, to restaurant staff, to grocery & pharmacy staff, to delivery drivers, to everyone helping, THANK YOU! Your tireless efforts are saving lives. #COVID19 @HoustonTX @HoustonOEM @houstonpolice @HoustonFire @hcphtx
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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We understand the anxiety but we will reach out to everyone we vaccinate about second doses. Please only call if you haven’t heard from us 48 hours from your due date. The volume of calls about second doses ahead of time is creating long wait times at our call center. #hounews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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♥️ A sign at our community based testing site this morning. Thank you to our staff and everyone working long hours, making sacrifices and overcoming challenges to protect our community from #COVID19 . #FlattenTheCurve @HoustonTX @HoustonOEM @COHEmployeeNews @hcphtx
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Getting vaccinated for #COVID19 results in a swollen likelihood of AVOIDING serious illness, hospitalization, and death. There is no evidence of reproductive issues. Free vaccination sites: or 832-393-4220. #MyAnacondaDontWantNoneUnlessYouGotYourVaxxHun
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My cousin in Trinidad won’t get the vaccine cuz his friend got it & became impotent. His testicles became swollen. His friend was weeks away from getting married, now the girl called off the wedding. So just pray on it & make sure you’re comfortable with ur decision, not bullied
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Keep up the good work, #Houston ! Reducing the city's postivity rate from 20% to 7.8% in a month is remarkable progress, but we must keep going! #WashHands , #WearAMask , #SocialDistance and #GetTested to continue driving it down. #BetterTogether #TodosJuntosMejor #hounews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Today in #HarrisCounty , 500 people are in ICU for #COVID19 . These people are extremely sick and having terrible times. Don’t underestimate that because people are not dying at a high rate that this viris is not dangerous. -Dr. David Persse #StopTheSpread #MaskUpHou
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Keep it up, #Houston ! Our #COVID19 positivity rate is currently 9.2% but it needs to be under 5%. If we continue to #WashHands , #WearAMask , #SocialDistance and #GetTested , we'll drive it down and gain some control over this deadly virus. #BetterTogether #TodosJuntosMejor #hounews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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An increase in #COVID19 testing should mean a lower positivity rate. But in Houston, the opposite is happening. This means there is a very high level of disease spreading in our city. If we want to restore the economy, we must #MaskUp , #SocialDistance & #WashHands . #hounews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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NEW: Mayor Turner announces we will operate Minute Maid Park as a #covid19 vaccination mega site this Saturday, by appointment only. We are contacting people who have appointments to inform them of the new location. #hounews (1/2)
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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“Losing the support of the federal government for testing sites will undoubtedly have catastrophic cascading consequences in the region’s ability to adequately test, quarantine and isolate, ultimately blunting the progression of #COVID19 .” - #Houston Health Authority, Dr. Persse
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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“Sending students, teachers and staff into classrooms while this virus is still spreading uncontrollably is not only unsafe for the people in the schools, it’s dangerous for their families, friends and the entire community,” said Dr. Persse. #hounews #StopTheSpread #MaskUp
@hcphtx
Harris County Public Health #GetVaxxed
4 years
🚨Today @ushahmd , Local Health Authority (LHA) for Harris County, and David Persse, LHA for @HoustonTX will sign a joint public health order requiring all public and non-religious private schools in #HarrisCounty to remain closed to in-person instruction through Sept. 7, 2020.
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Thank you to @astros for reminding people #DontStopDontForget as they wait out their 15-minute observation period after being vaccinated for #COVID19 . #TakeYourBestShot
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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We will open the city's first free #COVID19 vaccination clinic on Saturday, January 2. The clinic will expand vaccine access to the general public at high risk of severe illness and death from coronavirus disease. Details: #hounews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Houston METRO announced today that the mask mandate remains in effect for METRO customers. #MaskUp #DontStopDontForget #COVID19 Learn more:
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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The department is working so hard to get everyone scheduled for their second dose. Please be patient. Everyone will get their second dose. The volume of calls about second doses ahead of time is creating long wait times at our call center.
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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If #Harvey rain or floodwaters got into your home, take steps to prevent #mold growth. #HouRecovers
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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GOOD NEWS | #Houston , by working together, we continue driving down our city's #COVID19 positivity rate. The rate is now 6.1%, down from more than 20%. Let's continue to #WashHands , #WearAMask , #SocialDistance and #GetTested to make Houston #BetterTogether ! #hounews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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NEW: We're opening a #COVID19 call center today. Houstonians can call 832-393-4220 to speak to our staff. Mon-Fri: 9 AM-7 PM Sat: 9 AM-3 PM @HoustonTX @HoustonOEM @TexasDSHS @ReadyHarris @HarrisCoJudge @houstonpolice @houstonfire @COHEmployeeNews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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NEW: We just opened 13,070 #COVID19 vaccine appt. slots for the week of 3/22: -Bayou City Event Ctr: (800 J&J, 3/22-23: -Delmar Stdm (5,650 Moderna, 3/22-27): -Parking Spot (6,665 Moderna, 3/23-27): #HouNews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Do not eat any food that came in contact with #Harvey floodwaters. When in doubt, throw it out.
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Together, we lowered #Houston ’s #COVID19 positivity rate to 5%. This is a great achievement but we must continue the steps that got us here and drive the rate lower. #MaskUp , #SocialDistance , #WashHands & #GetTested to continue Houston’s road to recovery. #BetterTogether #hounews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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🚨 If a person's body temp is below 95° F, get medical attention immediately! Signs of hypothermia: -Adults: Shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech, drowsiness. -Babies: Bright red, cold skin, very low energy. (1/4) @HoustonOEM @HoustonTX
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Houston Health Dept
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When in doubt, throw it out: Throw all foods that were contaminated or came in contact with the #Harvey floodwaters.
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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NEW: #Houston 's two community based testing sites are now available to ANYONE who wants to be tested for #COVID19 . You no longer need to have symptoms. Call 832-393-4220 to be provided a unique identification code and directions on where to go. #hounews @HoustonTX @HoustonOEM
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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New estimates from Big Cities Health Coalition show stay-at-home orders prevented 2.1 million hospitalizations and over 200,000 deaths in 30 major U.S. cities. #SlowTheSpread #COVID19 Learn more:
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Our community based testing site is now available to anyone with #COVID19 symptoms of fever, cough & difficulty breathing. Call 832-393-4220 from 9AM-6PM to be screened. People who meet criteria will be given a code and instructions on where to go. @HoustonTX @HoustonOEM #hounews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Today we announced our first two #COVID19 recoveries, a man & woman, ages 60-70. We also have a new case, bringing #Houston 's total to 24. The female, age 20-30, has no known travel history. She is recovering at home. #hounews @HoustonHealth @HoustonOEM @hcphtx @ReadyHarris
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
4 years
Preliminary demographic info of #Houston #COVID19 cases: ➡️GENDER Male: 50.8% Female: 43.5% Unknown: 5.6% ➡️AGES 0-19: 4% 20-29: 10.7% 30-39: 15.3% 40-49: 20.3% 50-59: 15.8% 60-69: 17.5% 70-79: 6.8% 80-89: 3.4% 90-99: 1.1% Unknown: 5.1% @HoustonTX @HoustonOEM #hounews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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The @HoustonHealth Department as of right now doesn’t have any reports of an avian flu case. Our staff checked with all local hospitals and none report an avian flu case.
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Wrong Direction | If we don't take the increasing #COVID19 cases seriously NOW, we may soon end up in a deadly situation. Wear a mask, social distance, wash hands & get tested. #BetterTogether #StopTheSpread @HoustonTX @HoustonOEM @houmayor #hounews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Practice good hygiene such as hand washing after any contact with #Harvey floodwaters. #HoustonFlood
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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To protect each other, we need to do these simple things. #DontStopDontForget 😀Mask up 😀Social distance 😀Wash hands 😀Get tested Learn more:
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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We continue making progress in our fight to overcome #COVID19 . As of April 5, 30.8% of Houstonians are fully vaccinated and 40.3% have at least one dose. Among our most vulnerable, people 60+, 97% have their first dose with 90.1% fully vaccinated. #TakeYourBestShot #HouNews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Positivity Rate Update | We're making progress, #Houston ! Mayor Turner proclaimed August #BetterTogether Month, challenging us to work together to reduce the city's positivity rate to 5% or lower. We're down to 14.6% but still have a long way to go. (1/2) #hounews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Harris County has announced a new color-coded system to inform residents regarding the current level of risk from #COVID19 . Learn more:
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Tonight we announced a new positive case of #COVID19 in #Houston , bringing the city’s case total to three. The case, a female in the 15 to 25 age range, is experiencing mild symptoms and quarantined in her home. She recently traveled to New York state. @HoustonTX @HoustonOEM
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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POSITIVITY PROGRESS | Thanks to #Houstonians working together to #StopTheSpread , #Houston 's #COVID19 positivity rate is down to 6.6%. Let's continue to #WashHands , #WearAMask , #SocialDistance and #GetTested to further drive it down. #BetterTogether #TodosJuntosMejor #hounews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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HAPPENING NOW: @RepAlGreenTX helps us secure an additional 8,000 N95 masks for workers at #Houston ’s first free #COVID19 drive-thru testing site. Our site has tested approx 450 high-risk symptomatic people since Friday. @HoustonTX @HoustonOEM
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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FREE TESTING | Getting tested for #COVID19 empowers you to protect your family and your community. Get a free test at one of the many sites across #Houston the week of June 29. Visit for information. #ProtectTheH #BetterTogether #StopTheSpread #hounews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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All TX adults are now eligible for #COVID19 vaccination. First, call your doctor to see if they have vaccine. You can also learn about our appts through email, text, call, push notification by registering for HoustonRecovers at . #HouNews #TakeYourBestShot
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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This was a very tough decision. But given the possibility of #COVID19 community spread, it is the right decision. We appreciate the Rodeo’s concern for the health and well-being of its guests and the public.
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RODEOHOUSTON
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In the interest of public health, the City of Houston and the Houston Health Department have ordered the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ to close. The grounds will close at 4 pm More info >>
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Thank you for the kind words! It takes a lot of help to pull something off of this scale. #TakeYourBestShot
@CMPlummer4
Council Member Letitia Plummer
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The set up at @MinuteMaidParks for the #COVID19 vaccines is extremely organized. A big shout out to @HoustonHealth , the leadership of @SylvesterTurner and the 600 @RODEOHOUSTON volunteers who made today possible. #Houston
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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NEW: We just opened 5,000 new #COVID19 vaccination appointment slots for first doses of #Moderna vaccine at Delmar Stadium April 1-3, 2021. People age 18 and older can visit to self-register.  The appt portal closes when the slots are full. #HouNews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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We're opening the first of four free #COVID19 drive-thru testing sites today (3/20/20) at 11am to healthcare providers & first responders experiencing symptoms. (1/3) #hounews @HoustonTX @houstonpolice @HoustonFire @HoustonOEM @FireChiefofHFD @FireChiefofHFD @hcphtx @HCSOTexas
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Our Dr. David Persse, #Houston ’s health authority, to @CNN ’s Don Lemon: A false sense of security lead us to the situation we’re in now. We must wear masks, social distance and wash hands to get back on track to slow the spread. @HoustonTX #hounews #covid19 #MaskUpHou
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Please, everyone, do not try what the president just suggested at home. 'Under No Circumstance': Lysol Maker, Officials Reject Trump's Disinfectant Idea. #MythBusters #COVID19 Learn more:
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
4 years
Heads up!!! If you are due for your second dose of vaccine tomorrow (2/24) please be patient. We are still working on those who are due TODAY (2/23). Everyone will get their second dose from HHD, but we are catching up on last week's winter storm. Please retweet!
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Buying and using sanitizing wipes is a GOOD thing. Flushing them down the toilet is a BAD thing. Let's not create a NEW issue, Houston! #3Ps #protectyourpipes
@HouPublicWorks
Houston Public Works
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Toilet paper panic: please flush only the #3Ps 💧 💩 🚽 (that does NOT include paper towels or wipes) #protectyourpipes #toiletpapercrisis #ToiletPaperApocalypse
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Our lab has capacity to test an estimated 600 people for #COVID19 . This is a two-fold increase in capacity since we started local testing on March 4. (1/5) @houstonoem @HoustonTX @ReadyHarris @hcphtx @FortBendHomePro @GCHDinfo @houstonpolice @HoustonFire @TexasDSHS @NeighborHOU
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Today we received a generous donation of 30,000 KN95 masks from @Aramco_Americas . These masks will protect police, fire and City of Houston employees who are on the front lines of the #COVID19 pandemic. @HoustonTX @HoustonOEM @HoustonHealthFD @houmayor #hounews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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#COVID19 vaccines currently in development in the US do not use the live virus that causes COVID-19. Symptoms like fever after you get a #vaccine is normal and a sign your immune system is learning to fight the virus. COVID-19 vaccine facts:
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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TRENDING DOWN | #Houston ’s latest 14-day average #COVID19 positivity rate is 6.2% - continuing a downward trend. Together, we can drive it lower and put Houston on the road to recovery! #WashHands #MaskUp #SocialDistance #GetTested #BetterTogether #TodosJuntosMejor #HouNews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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#Houston 's 14-day average #COVID19 positivity rate is 14.5% and the wastewater virus load is 242% of the baseline. Stay up to date with vaccines to keep the numbers low. Free vax sites: or 832-393-4220.
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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People age 65 and older can call our Area Agency on Aging at 832-393-4301 to be put on a #COVID19 vaccine wait list. #hounews @HoustonTX @HoustonOEM @houmayor
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Our mass #COVID19 clinic today at Minute Maid Park will see about 3,600 people. #hounews #TakeYourBestShot
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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#MaskUpHou ! Remember to wear a #FaceMask & practice #SocialDistancing as you venture out. Let's do our part to help save lives #Houston ! Learn more:
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Message from Mayor Turner: "Saturday’s COVID-19 vaccination mega site at Minute Maid Park inched Houston closer to the end of the pandemic. Although demand far outmatched supply, 6,462 more people had their first dose of vaccine by the end of the day. (1/10 ) #HouNews
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Houston Health Dept
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So far we’ve received 10,000 doses of the Moderna #Covid19 vaccine. Of the allotment, we administered 3,871 doses as of Monday morning. We also transferred 1,900 doses to other providers. #hounews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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NEW: We are now testing the city’s wastewater for the Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant of the virus that causes #COVID19 . It was not detected in the most recent round of samples. Wastewater testing occurs weekly. #hounews @houmayor @HoustonTX @HoustonOEM
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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Mayor Sylvester Turner thanks the White House for announcing plans to open NRG vaccination site:
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Houston Health Dept
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NEW: We just opened a new waitlist for the one-dose Johnson & Johnson #COVID19 vaccine. Our original vaccine waitlist is for the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, which require two doses. Both waitlists are available at . #HouNews #TakeYourBestShot
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Houston Health Dept
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NEW: #Omicron is present in #Houston ’s wastewater, although a case has not yet been confirmed in the city. #COVID19 vaccination is our best tool to reduce cases, prevent serious illness & death, and slow the emergence of new variants. #hounews @HoustonTX
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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PRACTICING WHAT WE PREACH | Our #COVID19 call center moved locations overnight to allow for better #socialdistancing . We’re available at 832-393-4220 for your questions and to screen for our community based testing site. #essential
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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BBB Tip: Don’t share your #COVID19Vaccine card on social media - your card has your full name and birthday on it, as well as information about where you got your vaccine: #takeyourbestshot
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Houston Health Dept
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Learn how eating too much black licorice can be harmful to your health. #Halloween @US_FDA @USDAFoodSafety
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Houston Health Dept
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#Houston 's latest 14-day average #Covid19 positivity rate is 38%. That's the highest ever and up from 4.3% in early Dec. Please get vaccinated & boosted if eligible. #MaskUp in public & #GetTested if you have symptoms or gathered with people who don’t live in your home. #hounews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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While rare, some people will get #COVID19 after being fully vaccinated. While this can seem discouraging, it’s important to remember the vaccines prevent almost everyone who gets a breakthrough infection from serious illness and death.
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
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UNCONTROLLED SPREAD | The number of #Houstonians testing positive for #COVID19 continues to climb. As of July 10, #Houston 's positivity rate is 26.8%, up from 14.7% on May 1. (1/3) #hounews #StopTheSpread #BetterTogether #MaskUpHou #ProtectTheH
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Houston Health Dept
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The CDC COVID Data Tracker identifies Harris County as an area with high transmission. Everyone please #MaskUp (including fully vaccinated people) in public indoor settings to help prevent spread of the Delta variant and protect others. #hounews @HoustonTX @houmayor @HoustonOEM
@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
3 years
Data show the Delta variant is different than past versions of the virus: it is much more contagious. - Unvaccinated individuals should get vaccinated and continue masking until they are fully vaccinated. (1/4) #hounews @HoustonTX @HoustonOEM @houmayor
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Houston Health Dept
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Our free #COVID19 drive-thru testing site will broaden services to people of any age with chronic illnesses on Sunday, March 22. (1/4) @HoustonTX @HoustonOEM @ReadyHarris @hcphtx @HarrisCoJudge @FortBendHealth @GCHDinfo @NeighborHOU #hounews
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Houston Health Dept
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RUMOR CONTROL: The Houston Health Department has not taken action to close any business related to novel #coronavirus . Additionally, there is no current reason for people to avoid any local business due to concerns about novel coronavirus. #hounews @hcphtx @HoustonTX @HoustonOEM
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Houston Health Dept
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@AirportsHouston
Houston Airports
5 years
A big shout out to Tony and Chris from our custodial services team! Like them, all Houston Airports employees work diligently to maintain a healthy environment for the traveling public. #fly2houston #IAH #HOU
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
4 years
We all know that one person, which person are you?? #covid #maskup
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Houston Health Dept
4 years
Today we announced new recommendations to Houstonians aimed at reducing their risk of exposure to #COVID19 . We also announced an emergency health declaration that will close @RODEOHOUSTON . (1/2) #hounews @HoustonTX @HoustonOEM @ReadyHarris @houstonpolice @HoustonFire @hcphtx
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
4 years
More than 20,000 calls have come into our #COVID19 call center. A huge THANK YOU to our staff and volunteers who are working exhausting hours to provide important information and screen people for drive-thru testing. @HoustonTX @HoustonOEM @COHEmployeeNews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
3 years
Mayor Sylvester Turner invites students and families to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Attend Super Saturday, today, to receive a free Pfizer vaccine, approved for people age 12 and older, with parental consent. No appointment needed. Visit for more.
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
4 years
#SocialDistacing is our best tool to defeat #COVID19 . Without it, one person can infect 2.5 five people in five days, which expands to 406 people in 30 days. #hounews @HoustonTX @HoustonOEM @NeighborHOU @houstonpolice @HoustonFire @hcphtx @ReadyHarris
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
4 years
❗MORE FREE HOUSTON COVID-19 TEST SITES❗ #Houstonians will continue to benefit from easier access to free #COVID19 tests as we and our partners offer 13 free testing sites across the city the week of May 18. Visit for a list an map of sites. (1/2)
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
4 years
The 2,600 new slots filled in 16-minutes. We will continue to quickly administer vaccine as we receive new supply. #hounews
@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
4 years
UPDATE: All new appointments for January 16 are now booked. We'll announce more opportunities as supply increases. #hounews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
4 years
We are pleased to offer ~2,600 new appts for our Jan16 #COVID19 vaccination mega site at Minute Maid Park. People who meet Phase 1A or 1B of state criteria can make appts at starting at 9:30 a.m. on Jan 15. The appt closes once slots are filled. #hounews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
4 years
“If you are a healthy person with mild symptoms and not seriously ill, please self-quarantine at home,” Dr. Persse said. “Most people infected with COVID-19 recover. It’s important we first focus our limited testing resources on the most vulnerable.”
@HoustonTX
City of Houston
4 years
. @houmayor Turner has arrived to inspect the city’s testing site. Today, 79 people have been tested. It is open only for people 65+ with cough, difficulty breathing & fever. Call @HoustonHealth #COVID19 832-393-4220 from 9am-3 pm to be screened. #hounews #coronavirus
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
5 years
There are currently zero confirmed cases of #COVID19 in #Houston or #HarrisCounty . If a case is confirmed in our community, we and @hcphtx will promptly inform the public. Stay updated here: #hounews @HoustonTX @HoustonOEM
@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
5 years
We know how to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases like #COVID19 : ✔️ Wash hands frequently ✔️ Avoid touching eyes, nose, mouth ✔️ Avoid sick people ✔️ Stay home if sick; ✔️ Cover coughs, sneezes; ✔️ Disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
3 years
Together we're making progress in our fight to overcome #COVID19 . As of March 25, 19.4% of Houstonians are fully vaccinated and 34.1% have at least one dose. Among our most vulnerable, people 60+, 92.3% have their first dose with 59.1% fully vaccinated. #TakeYourBestShot #HouNews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
6 years
“You are the people that are making a difference.” @SecretaryCarson @HUDgov #LeadFree #HoustonHealth
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
4 years
We continue reaching out by text message and email with information to schedule second doses of #COVID19 vaccine. The messages contain a survey link for people to self-register for a second dose appointment. (1/2) #hounews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
4 years
#Houston 's two community based testing sites are now available to ANYONE who wants to be tested for #COVID19 . You no longer need to have symptoms. Call 832-393-4220 to be provided a unique identification code and directions on where to go. @HoustonTX @HoustonOEM
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
4 years
Coronavirus, flu, cold or allergies?
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
4 years
NEW: We will resume #COVID19 vaccinations this weekend with 4,784 second dose appointments on February 20-21, 2021. People who received their first dose during the week of Jan. 18-23 will be contacted Fri and Sat to schedule appointments. More: #HouNews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
5 years
NEW: The Houston Health Department laboratory is now conducting #COVID19 testing for specimens collected by medical providers from patients who meet CDC COVID-19 testing criteria. Info: @HoustonTX @HoustonOEM @hcphtx @FortBendHealth @GCHDinfo #hounews
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
3 years
NEW: We are partnering with @Curative to expand access to free #Covid19 testing with the opening of a new mega site at Delmar Stadium. The site opens on Dec. 29 and requires appointments. Details: . #hounews @HoustonTX @houmayor @houstonoem @NeighborHOU
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@HoustonHealth
Houston Health Dept
6 years
Since September 2017, more than 86 homes have been referred to the Houston Health Department’s lead abatement and healthy homes programs by other helpful neighbors. @SecretaryCarson gets a glimpse at one of our homes that are now lead-free. #LeadFree #HoustonHealth
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