Help Slow the Spread

Wearing a face covering helps protect both you and others; for scientific data and resources about why and how masks work to help control the spread of COVID-19 go HERE.

How can I prevent COVID-19 from spreading?

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advise that the best way to prevent infection is to take precautions to avoid exposure to this virus, this includes  knowing how the virus spreads, covering your nose and mouth with a cloth face cover when around others (not meant as replacement for social distancing), social distancing, proper hand washing, staying home if you feel sick and more. Find a library of DSHS communication tools to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 HERE.

  • Preventing disease is everyone’s responsibility.The choices we all make now regarding social distancing and following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines will directly impact how quickly our area recovers from this virus. It is imperative to take all recommended precautions and assume the virus can be anywhere. 
  • Feeling sick? Find the CDCs self-checker tool and more HERE. 
  • Do you need to quarantine ? Find CDC guidance HERE.


Printable and Shareable Resources

Local Public Education (reference only see DSHS link above for current resources)

  1. Before you leave your house, ask 'is it essential'? m2
  2. Status Level Orange Expanded m2
  3. Status Level Reference Chart Main m2
  4. Wash Your Hands Often-Deep in Heart of Texas m2