Stay up to date with information about COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019).
UT Austin & Vaccine Information
The Protect Texas Together website is the central source for the latest information for The University of Texas at Austin, including updates on COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
COVID-19 Vaccines: Myth vs. Fact
Get the facts about the COVID-19 vaccines. In this video, Ana Avalos, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, debunks some common myths about the two coronavirus vaccines.
Austin Public Health
Austin Public Health is coordinating the city’s response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak. Its COVID-19 page reports on the efforts, including the number of cases in Austin, recent news and new protection measures.
Austin Public Health also developed a chart outlining risk-based guidelines for protecting yourself during the spread of COVID-19. The chart explains the precautions people should take depending on the level of risk in the community: Stage 1 is the lowest threat, and Stage 5 is the most serious. Visit the Austin Public Health website for more information.
How to Protect Yourself
Follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for how to protect yourself from the coronavirus. This includes but is not limited to:
- Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds;
- Avoiding close contact with people who are sick;
- Practicing social distancing outside your home (staying at least 6 feet away from other people); and
- Wearing a cloth face mask over your mouth and nose when around other people.
What to Do If You’re Sick
If you have symptoms of or have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19, it’s important for you to be screened for testing.
Contact:
- UT Health Austin: 833-882-2737
- CommUnityCare HealthCenters: 512-978-8775
- Austin Public Health: Online self-assessment
Students at The University of Texas at Austin should contact University Health Services: 512-475-6877.
Do Not Delay ER Care
Don’t delay or avoid lifesaving emergency care. Avoiding ERs out of fear of contracting the coronavirus can have dire consequences during emergencies requiring time-sensitive treatment. ERs and clinics are among the safest places to receive care that can’t wait.
Symptoms that may warrant a trip to the ER include:
- Trouble breathing;
- Difficulty speaking;
- Chest pain;
- Confusion;
- Sudden dizziness;
- Severe abdominal pain;
- Extreme fatigue;
- Blue face and lips or pale coloring;
- Sudden numbness or weakness in one or more arms and legs; and
- Drooping of one side of the face.