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An Update on Coronavirus or COVID-19

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved updated booster shots that are designed to improve immune response to Omicron variants of COVID-19.
These “bivalent” boosters became available on:

  • September 2, 2022, for people 12 years of age and older.
  • October 12, 2022, for people aged 5–11.

Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for more information about all COVID vaccines and age groups.

Texans are encouraged to voluntarily heed and follow the advice of public health experts to stem the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line

COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line

Call 1-833-986-1919 toll-free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call 2-1-1 for information on COVID-19

Resources for Parents & Caregivers

COVID-19: Texas Case Counts

Provider and Contractor News

HHS Guidance for Child Care Facilities

Help Protect Children and Adults in Your Community

Looking for Ways to Help?

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott is encouraging Texans to help their neighbors in this extraordinary time or donate to Rainbow Rooms (for children) or Silver Star Rooms (for adults). These resource rooms are where DFPS caseworkers get supplies to help children and adults who have been abused or neglected. The First Lady is also directing families who are under stress due to the helpful tips and information on the Get Parenting Tips website. Read more in her blog post.

If you want to help, download this flyer for a list items we need at our resources rooms. You can drop off new items only every Wednesday from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at the locations below.

COVID-19: What to Do COVID-19: Apart, We Stand Together

Drop Off Locations for Children

  • Abilene: 3610 Vine Street 79602
  • Amarillo: 3521 SW 15th Avenue 79102
  • Austin: 14000 Summit Drive TX 78728
  • Canton: 400 E. Highway 243, Suite 11 75103
  • Corpus Christi: 4201 Greenwood Drive 78416
  • Dallas: 8700 N. Stemmons 75247
  • Edinburg: 300 East Canton Road 78539
  • El Paso: 11295 Edgemere Drive 79936
  • El Paso: 501 Hawkins Boulevard 79915
  • Fort Worth: 2700 Ben Avenue 76103
  • Houston: 3572 East T.C. Jester Boulevard 77018
  • Houston: 2525 Murworth Dr. Houston, TX 77054
  • Longview: 2130 Alpine Road 75601
  • Lubbock: 1103 MLK 79403
  • McAllen: 1919 Austin Street TX 78501
  • Midland: 3401 N. A Street 79705
  • Odessa: 2525 N. Grandview, Suite 100 79761
  • Orange: 2220 Gloria Drive 77630
  • Port Arthur: 4200 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard TX 77642
  • San Angelo: 622 S. Oakes Street 76903
  • San Antonio: 3635 SE Military Drive 78223
  • Temple: 4501 S. General Bruce Drive Suite 20 76502
  • Texarkana: 3101 Summerhill Road 75503
  • Wichita Falls: 925 Lamar Street 76301

Drop Off Locations for Adults

  • Abilene: 3610 Vine Street 79602
  • Amarillo: 3521 SW 15th Avenue 79102
  • Canton: 400 E. Highway 243, Suite 11 75103
  • Corpus Christi: 4201 Greenwood Drive 78416
  • El Paso: 401 E. Franklin Avenue, Suite 350 79901
  • Fort Worth: 2270 Mall Circle 76116
  • Houston: 5425 Polk Street 77023
  • Lubbock: 5121 69th Street 79424
  • Lufkin: 1210 S Chestnut 75901
  • McAllen: 1919 Austin Avenue 78501
  • Midland: 3401 N. A Street 79705
  • Round Rock: 1101 East Old Settler's Boulevard, Suite 300 78664
  • San Angelo: 622 S. Oakes Street 76903
  • San Antonio: 3635 SE Military Drive 78223
  • Waco: 1711 Herring Avenue 76708
  • Wichita Falls: 925 Lamar Street 76301

How to Protect Yourself and Others

You can prevent the spread of coronavirus, and also the flu, by taking these steps:

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom. Also wash them before eating and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
  • If there’s no soap and water, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces you touch often with a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.