COVID-19 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.

Return to School Information

The Austin-Travis County Health Authority adopted emergency rules that relate to reopening schools to promote the health and safety of Austin-Travis County residents in the fight against COVID-19. Learn more about the guidance and resources for returning to school here.

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.