Coronavirus (COVID-19): General Information

This City of Austin webpage offers dashboards showing confirmed cases in Austin-Travis County, as well as resources for the public.

Review Austin Public Health's (APH) color-coded chart to understand the stages of risk.

Read about testing locations in Austin and options for in-home testing for special scenarios.

Complete a free online assessment questionnaire to pre-register for a test or a vaccination.

Community Not Commodity has collected links to more than 75 resources that may help you, your family, and your neighbors while you’re practicing social distancing.

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid published important information for tenants facing eviction and renters protections under the CARES Act.

List of self-organized mutual aid resources throughout Austin.

Information and resources available in Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, Korean, Nepali, and Vietnamese.

Do you use ASL? Want more information about Coronavirus? Check out these videos from the CDC.

City of Austin information about the vaccine, including development, side effects and availability.

Texas Public Health Vaccine Scheduler (TPHVS) offers a centralized way to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine. Please also visit the DSHS website for a list of vaccine hubs near you, call your own provider, or visit a map of state providers.

Dashboard showing vaccine-related information for the state of Texas.

Learn about vaccine distribution and eligibility as well as how the vaccine works and important things to know about the vaccine.

A tool to help you track down COVID-19 vaccine appointment openings at Texas pharmacies.

The Smithsonian's site provides research and information about vaccines. The resources here will help you make an informed decision about COVID‑19 vaccines and help you discuss the vaccines with your family, friends, and community.

Instructions from the CDC on the proper use of face masks as well as a pattern for making your own.

Made Everyday's tutorial for creating your own face mask.

The New York Times offers "dos and don'ts" of face masks and lists several options for making your own.

A variety of resources on coping with life during the pandemic.

Resources and help for mental illnesses from the National Institute of Mental Health.

To speak with a mental health professional for help dealing with stress and other emotions, please call the toll-free COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line at 833-986-1919.

1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

512-472-HELP (4357)

1-800-252-5400

311
Out of Area Phone: 512-974-2000
TDD/TTY: 512-972-9848

This interactive map contains updated information on the number of confirmed cases and their outcomes throughout the world.

World Health Organization's interactive map of confirmed cases.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention share information on preventing and responding to COVID-19.

Information on the background of the virus, summary of the situation and information on the CDC's response.

Articles and resources for hard-to-teach topics, chosen by the editors of Scholastic Classroom Magazines.

SNOPES researches online claims to determine the validity and identify hoaxes.

Some common myths set straight.

Building Media Literacy Skills During a Pandemic.