Info About the Coronavirus

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in monitoring the developing outbreak. Human coronaviruses most commonly spread from an infected person to others through:

• Respirstory droplets released by coughing and sneezing

• Close personal contact with an infected person
• Touching an object or a surface that has the virus, and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands

Click here to access the one-page facts sheet developed by the CDC.

Click here to visit the Coronavirus guidance provided by the CDC.

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Regular handwashing, particularly before and after certain activities, can keep us all from getting sick.

As one of the best ways to remove germs and to avoid getting sick, handwashing prevents the spread of germs to others.

Click here to view the local rates of handwashing in public restrooms.

Learn more about when and how to wash your hands, the importance of using soap and water, and what you can do if soap and clean, running water are not available, by clicking here and viewing the CDC Handwashing website.

Life is better with clean hands.

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"Public health affects everyone everyday, regardless of where you live, regardless of your income, regardless of your family size."

What would our community look like if you did not have a public health department?

Click below to view the informative video listed on NET Health's YouTube channel.