• Texas DSHS Vaccine Information page (including 1A/1B eligible population definitions): https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/immunize/vaccine.aspx
• City of Houston Vaccine Resource Page: https://houstonemergency.org/covid-19-vaccines/
• For those wanting to read more about the vaccine and get the answers to many of your questions, the state has prepared this comprehensive Q&A webpage: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/immunize/vaccine-faqs.aspx
•  HoustonEmergency.org/covid19: The primary resource for public information about COVID-19 vaccinations is the vaccine page of HoustonEmergency.org/covid19. The page is very frequently updated and has information about HHD vaccine clinics, the DSHS vaccine provider map, safety, FAQs, facts sheets, etc. 

To read a statement from Daniel Cardinal DiNardo on the Moral Permissibility of Recently Announced Vaccines for COVID-19  please click Here.

• For testing site info: https://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Resources/2019-Novel-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Testing-Information
• Latest updates on isolation and precautions https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/duration-isolation.html
• COVID-19 Interview Series with Bob Harvey Greater Houston Partnership: https://zoom.us/j/91203868725?pwd=ZGxJV0h4WVNoQVpFM252ZmNlSitOQT09#success
• New report released on testing protocols for K-12 schools.  https://bit.ly/359TChc
• HISD landing page is here https://www.houstonisd.org/covid19dashboard
• State-wide COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line - 833-986-1919 ttps://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/27/Documents/HCPH_FluEvents_Flyer-1-1.pdf?ver=TLAISG21CXSWh-lOe77oYw%3d%3d
• Remember that Meals on Wheels is here to help your senior congregants who need home delivered meals.  713-533-4970 https://www.imgh.org/ircp/multi-faith-council/

ARCHIVES:

The State of Texas Department of Health Services has extended the deadline for families with children on the free and reduced meal programs to receive aid.  Please see the announcement by clicking the link below. 
https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-hhsc-extend-deadline-for-pandemic-food-benefits-for-families-affected-by-covid-19-school-closures

To view a document on "Frequently Asked Questions" about wearing a mask for Covid 19 please click HERE.  (Prepared By: John D. Mikan, CIH - Certified in the Comprehensive Practice of Industrial Hygiene by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene® (ABIH®) and Parishioner of St. Martha’s Catholic Church)

You can follow the livestream Mass on 
https://stmartha.com/livestream or
https://www.youtube.com/user/LoveBeingAPriest 

 
Testing Sites, Health, Food Bank, Employment, etc. links and resources:

https://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Resources/2019-Novel-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Testing-Information

https://www.readyharris.org/Get-Tested

Mental Health resources
https://www.hhs.gov/coronavirus/mental-health-and-coping/index.html
https://peaceofmind.com/what-we-do/about-elizabeth/
https://www.rejoicecounseling.com/houston-tx/
 
To Access Testing:
https://covcheck.hctx.net/
Cal ask My Nurse line 713-6334-1110

Harris County Rental Assistance Program - Click here for English and here for Spanish. 
 
https://harriscounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/b742cdb862a345d2b6208db5906334cf

 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover.html
 
https://www.erinbromage.com/post/the-risks-know-them-avoid-them?fbclid=IwAR22WG8rj5NyV6DN_YM-JsqAggmVNKjznGOeHWg8QaVBFfOz_VEvaqOtsnk
 
https://www.tmc.edu/coronavirus-updates/

Masks Projects:
https://www.houstonresponds.org/masksforall
https://www.galleryfurniture.com/gf-covid-19.html?fbclid=IwAR1O0vxuLtpmGEQ9A5DZJjpnMWtYewPS4BOpn5rhWdfmvdATiHJ9bLZIJFM

Public Health Resources:
http://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Resources/2019-Novel-Coronavirus  
https://hcph.vsyslive.com/  to apply for a volunteer as a tracer

Humble ISD Schools distributing school lunches.  Click here for time/locations. 

Latest COVID-19 Information: https://www.readyharris.org/
Houston Health Department http://www.houstontx.gov/health/NewsReleases/houston-health-department-expands-COVID-19-test-sites-to-anyone-wanting-to-get-tested.html
 
Food Distribution:
Every Monday and Wednesday, St. Mary Magdalene (in Humble) is having its weekly Food Distribution. No zip codes restrictions. This distribution start at 9:00 AM. First comes,  first served.
Todos los lunes y miércoles,  St. Mary Magdalena tiene su distribución semanal de alimentos. No hay restricciones de códigos postales. Esta distribución comienza a las 9:00 a.m.  Se atenderá por orden de llegada.
 
Testing for COVID-19 nearby  your  location,  please call this number at 832-927-7575.
 Si necesita información sobre la prueba de COVID-19 cerca de su ubicación, llame a este número al 832-927-7575.

Life in the pandemic can be stressful.  Catholic Charities has expert bilingual counselors who can help for free during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Call Catholic Charities’ Mental Health Line from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to request a session, and a licensed counselor will call you back within a day.  Call 713-874-6590.
 
A raíz del coronavirus estamos viviendo un periodo de mucho estrés.  Caridades Católicas cuenta con consejeros bilingües que pueden ayudarle durante este periodo de la pandemia.  Llame a la línea de Salud Mental de Caridades Católicas de 9:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. para solicitar el servicio y un consejero le devolverá la llamada en 24 horas.  El numero a llamar es 713-874-6590 y el servicio es gratuito.
 
https://catholiccharities.org/covidfooddistribution/
 
 HOME TESTING is available  for individuals who do not have transportation, homebound, elderly, and people with disabilities. If you live  if you live in Harris County, please call this number: 832-927-7575.
PRUEBAS EN EL HOGAR están disponibles para personas que no tienen transporte, confinadas en el hogar, personas mayores y personas con discapacidades. Si vive si vive en el Condado de Harris, por favor llame a este número: 832-927-7575.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston continues to serve people in need during the COVID-19 pandemic through all of its programs.  Food pantries are open for drive-through food distribution with hours each week at our three locations: Guadalupe Center in Houston; Mamie George Community Center in Richmond; Beacon of Hope Center in Galveston.  For hours and other assistance related to the COVID-19 pandemic, call the COVID Assistance Line at 713-874-6521.
 As a precautionary measure, Catholic Charities is only serving clients by phone and email appointment at this time. No face-to-face meetings. Existing clients should contact their case managers for further information regarding existing appointments.


 Harris County for COVID-19 Screen tool: https://checkforcorona.com/harris-county#welcome.
You can also call 832-927-7575.
 
HAAM Food pantry opens as Drive Thru.
 1302 1st St E (7.38 mi), Humble, Texas 77338 Get Directions
(281) 446-3663
www.haamministries.org

  
Free testing at United Methodist Medical Center, 510 West Tidwell, is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. Beginning next week, testing will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Only people who are showing symptoms of the virus - generally cough, fever and shortness of breath - will be eligible for testing. Test results are expected within 24 hours

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/checklist.html

City of Houston Links:
https://houstonemergency.org/covid19
https://houstonemergency.org/covid19translated/

Harris County COVID-19 Statistics:
https://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Resources/2019-Novel-Coronavirus

https://houstontx.gov/coronavirus-info.html
https://www.readyharris.org/Incidents/COVID-19-Resources-Recovery