COVID-19 Information

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that is spreading from person to person. Learn more about this disease on our About COVID-19 page.

COVID-19 Testing Information

Are you experiencing symptoms of COVID-19? Click the "Take a Self-Assessment" button below to take an online assessment to register for FREE testing through Austin Public Health for you or a loved one. Call the Austin Public Health medical hotline at 512-972-5560 if you need assistance completing the online assessment. Find additional testing options on the Testing Information page.

Information and data on confirmed cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in Austin-Travis County; key indicators for the Austin Public Health risk-based guidelines; and data illustrating the impact of COVID-19 on long-term care facilities can be found on the COVID-19 Dashboards page.

This Holiday Season, Protect Yourself and Protect Your Family
Protéjase y Proteja a su familia

To minimize the spread of COVID-19 and ensure everyone has a safe and healthy holiday season, Austin Public Health is offering risk guidance for gatherings. Learn more about how to have a safe season on the Holiday Safety Guidance page.

City of Austin Facility Closures/State of Texas Waivers

Find City of Austin department closures and operation changes on the respective department pages.

The Governor of Texas has published Texans Helping Texans: The Governor's Report to Open Texas, and has issued numerous waivers to help alleviate the impacts of COVID-19. The Office of Governor provides a list of state resources and information regarding the current waivers in place.