Consider wearing a well-fitting mask, especially in indoor public places if you are not up to date on your vaccines, you are at higher risk of getting very sick with COVID-19, or you live in an area where many COVID-19 cases are being reported.
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Alternatively, you can download or print the DSHS Hand-Washing flyer: English | SpanishĭSHS recommends these everyday actions to help prevent the spread of any respiratory virus, including COVID-19: Third-party videos may not have closed captioning. Take the precautions below to protect yourself and others from infection and illness. Some businesses may have mask preferences for their employees and customers. Public health mask recommendations are available for public transportation and healthcare settings. Wearing a well-fitting mask in indoor public spaces, regardless of your vaccination status, can help protect you and everyone close to you. Please review the Executive Order for more specific information. Under Governor Abbott’s Executive Order, mandatory masking for COVID-19 is not authorized. They are also better protected from severe illness, hospitalization, and death.ĭSHS encourages the voluntary use of masks, along with other actions, as prevention against COVID-19 and other respiratory infections. But people who are up to date on their vaccines are less likely to be infected. Like any vaccine, COVID-19 vaccines do not stop 100% of cases. For more information about COVID-19 vaccines, visit the DSHS COVID-19 Vaccine Information page on this website. Vaccination is the best tool we have to protect people and communities from COVID-19. This is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.By a person touching a surface or object that has virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes.The virus may also be spread through surfaces: COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing any symptoms.
Check back often for the latest details and what Texans need to know about COVID-19. This is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available. Hospitals, healthcare professionals, local public health, community leaders, and others can find resources throughout this website to help them in their response to COVID-19. Health Care Information Collection (THCIC)įind the latest information and data about the variants of COVID-19.īrowse this site for prevention tips, symptoms, and what to do if you're sick.National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS).Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Licensure.
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