(Community Impact staff). The COVID-19 positivity rate is down to five percent for the city of Houston and 5.8 percent for Harris County. In-Paper Advertising, Special Sections, Direct Mail, Inserts, As part of the equity in transportation plan, county officials recently launched a public survey to gather feedback on equity as it relates to transportation in Harris County. Over the last month, Houston's positivity rate dropped from 20 percent to 7.8 percent, according to … As of Dec 11, 2020. A comprehensive approach to vaccine preparedness across the Texas Medical Center. He mainly writes about development, transportation and issues in Harris County. Skip Navigation Share on … |. One week ago, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner posted a tweet celebrating the 5% positivity rate in Houston. The positivity rate is now 14.3% in Texas and 11% in the Houston area. Case and Fatality Demographics Data - Updated Weekly (Last updated: 11/27/2020) Demographics data for COVID-19 fatalities and confirmed cases will be updated weekly on Fridays as … Our teams will continue to develop long-term plus to support region-wide vaccination across months months. Another 1,194 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Harris County over the Oct. 31-Nov. 1 weekend along with 20 deaths caused by the virus, according to data from the Harris County Public Health Department. Test Positivity Rates For TMC Hospital Systems . The challenges have been especially pronounced for our parents, teachers and students," Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath said in a release. Data over Time by County - Excel Files Updated Daily (Last Updated: 12/2/2020) ... Public schools are required to report positive COVID-19 cases on school campuses. PRIVACY POLICY | Updated © 2005-2020 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All rights reserved. | New data released Dec. 10 by the U.S. Census Bureau shows how the county's population and demographics have changed in recent years. Read the latest Houston-area business and community news. Harris County leads the state in the number of coronavirus cases being reported at more than 202,000. TMC Vaccine Overview & FAQ . New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Cy-Fair's demographics are becoming more diverse as the community grows. A total of 1,366 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Harris County over the Oct. 24-25 weekend, including 910 new cases in the city of Houston and 456 new cases in Harris County outside of the city. In-Paper Advertising, Special Sections, Direct Mail, Inserts, The positivity rate for the county is seen in the third chart below. According to TMC, the rate measures how effective our collective behaviors like mask wearing and social distancing are in slowing the growth of the virus. Amazon facility coming to Missouri City, Fort Bend ISD faces possible budget shortfall and more top Houston-area news, Harris County coronavirus count: General ward hospitalizations up, ICU numbers stay flat over past week, Harris County ESD 11 hires staff members, moves toward EMS provider license, Southwest Airlines to begin flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport with one-way fare as low as $29, Houston-area home sales continue record-setting pace with nearly 26% increase in November, Lewisville | Flower Mound | Highland Village, Lewisville - Flower Mound - Highland Village, Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council. The Effective Reproduction Rate for Harris County measures the average number of people who become infected by one infectious person. As of yesterday, the Harris County COVID-19 dashboard shows the average positivity rate for the past 14 days is at 7.4%, meaning under the old rules, the schools would've gone virtual. Latest updates from today: 8 ... Harris County added 838 new cases and is now at 106,595 cases total. Thank you for reading and supporting community journalism. New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Cy-Fair's demographics are becoming more diverse as the community grows. Both airlines have enacted stringent safety measures, from strict masking policies to contactless travel procedures, so that customers feel safe once they are ready to travel again. He mainly writes about development, transportation and issues in Harris County. As of Dec 11, 2020. The full-service primary care clinic was launched after Walgreens conducted a pilot program at five Houston-area locations that started in 2019. Meanwhile, the testing positivity rate continues to slowly rise in the county, a trend that has been ongoing since early October, according to Harris County data. The most recent number was … Travelers will be able to fly nonstop daily from IAH to Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Nashville and New Orleans starting April 12. COVID-19 . That's the lowest we've seen since late May and now just 4% away from Turner's goal. PRIVACY POLICY A total of 1,366 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Harris County over the Oct. 24-25 weekend, including 910 new cases in the city of Houston and 456 new cases in Harris County outside of the city. “But we will never stop fighting for the people we serve or our employees.”. By Shawn Arrajj The positivity rate jumped to 16.33% Saturday, up from the previous high of 15.85%, recorded on April 12. This data will be updated weekly on Thursdays. Amazon facility coming to Missouri City, Fort Bend ISD faces possible budget shortfall and more top Houston-area news, Harris County coronavirus count: General ward hospitalizations up, ICU numbers stay flat over past week, Harris County ESD 11 hires staff members, moves toward EMS provider license, Southwest Airlines to begin flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport with one-way fare as low as $29, Houston-area home sales continue record-setting pace with nearly 26% increase in November, Lewisville | Flower Mound | Highland Village, Lewisville - Flower Mound - Highland Village, • Cy-Fair ISD reports 75 COVID-19 cases among students, staff Oct. 26-Nov. 1, • Federal judge rules against late attempt to toss out 127,000 drive-thru ballots in Harris County, • New Hwy. With a week left in August, Houston's positivity rate is down to 9.2%. | Currently, an almost 14 percent positivity rate for COVID-19 exists in the state, according to Texas Health and Human Services. County Judge Lina Hidalgo encouraging residents to … Now is the chance to help your local community succeed. Become a Patron by contributing to Community Impact Newspaper and gain daily insight into what's happening in your own backyard. As part of the equity in transportation plan, county officials recently launched a public survey to gather feedback on equity as it relates to transportation in Harris County. 10:33 PM Nov 1, 2020 CST. The survey is available online in both English and Spanish. Shawn Arrajj serves as the editor of the Cy-Fair edition of Community Impact Newspaper where he covers the Cy-Fair and Jersey Village communities. The positivity rate shows the percentage of people who test positive out of all Covid-19 tests in a 14-day moving average. “But we will never stop fighting for the people we serve or our employees.”. Harris County coronavirus count: Testing positivity rate in Texas Medical Center under 5% for 7 consecutive days The testing positivity rate for coronavirus tests … In Harris County, the positivity rate is up to 25.17% on June 28, up from 7.15% on June 1. Both airlines have enacted stringent safety measures, from strict masking policies to contactless travel procedures, so that customers feel safe once they are ready to travel again. Resources also include dashboards created by SETRAC for … New data released Dec. 10 by the U.S. Census Bureau shows how the county's population and demographics have changed in recent years. If the FDA acts on its vaccine advisory committee's recommendations, Texas' first doses could be administered as soon as Dec. 14. | Now is the chance to help your local community succeed. Since then, it has increased to 5.6%. Shawn Arrajj serves as the editor of the Cy-Fair edition of Community Impact Newspaper where he covers the Cy-Fair and Jersey Village communities. The challenges have been especially pronounced for our parents, teachers and students," Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath said in a release. The latest positivity number is 6.7% according to Harris County’s graph. Weekly Average Of Covid-19 Testing Metrics Across TMC Hospital Systems . (Community Impact staff). "The percent positivity rate just tells you whether the percentage of the people being tested are positive (for the virus)," said Gibbie Harris, Mecklenburg County's Health Director. If the FDA acts on its vaccine advisory committee's recommendations, Texas' first doses could be administered as soon as Dec. 14. | Resource that shows all ArcGIS Operations Dashboards created to display Coronavirus (COVID-19) data, including Harris County confirmed cases, reported cases, positivity rate, and race and ethnicity data. See the latest trends on COVID-19 in Harris County. Harris County reported 595 new cases and is now at 108,085 cases total. An increase in the positivity rate indicates … In Houston and Harris County statistics are based on 14-day rolling averages. 11:37 PM Oct 25, 2020 CDT 10:33 PM Nov 1, 2020 CST 7:45 p.m. Texas's COVID-19 positivity rate on Wednesday reached its highest level since early August at 14.35 percent, according to a Houston Chronicle analysis of … Read the top news from the past week from the Houston area. COVID-19 . … For the second day in a row, the rate jumped and is now at 17.05 percent. |. © 2005-2020 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All rights reserved. Covid-19 Testing Metrics For TMC Hospital Systems . Sticky Notes, Digital Advertising, E-Newsletter Sponsorships, TERMS OF SERVICE While the COVID-19 positivity rate in Harris County continues to hover around 9 percent, that number is even higher in some of the most populated suburban counties. New York City's daily test-positivity rate fell to 19 percent by May 1 and has steadily declined since then. “The last nine months have been some of the most disruptive of our lives. “Commissioners’ failure to prioritize the emergency care to residents of District 11, and its efforts to put any of our employees out of work right before the holidays after a year of pandemic-driven epic hardships, is unconscionable to us,” CCEMS CEO Wren Nealy said. Harris County remains in red alert. Become a Patron by contributing to Community Impact Newspaper and gain daily insight into what's happening in your own backyard. 11:37 PM Oct 25, 2020 CDT. Read the top news from the past week from the Houston area. The 14-day average for the COVID-19 testing positivity rate in Harris County has hit its lowest point since May 25, according to new data from the Harris County … 14-day flat or decreasing trend in new COVID-19 cases in Harris County 14-day average of Positivity Rate less than 5% 14-day average of new cases reported in Harris County, outside the city of Houston: Greater than 400 = Red ; Greater than 200 = Orange; Greater than 100 = Yellow; Changing Threat Levels. Another 1,194 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Harris County over the Oct. 31-Nov. 1 weekend along with 20 deaths caused by the virus, according to data from the Harris County Public Health Department. The survey is available online in both English and Spanish. | Looking for something local to do this weekend? The full-service primary care clinic was launched after Walgreens conducted a pilot program at five Houston-area locations that started in 2019. Hidalgo says it needs to be at 5% to move to orange. “The last nine months have been some of the most disruptive of our lives. Travelers will be able to fly nonstop daily from IAH to Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Nashville and New Orleans starting April 12. Read the latest Houston-area business and community news. Thank you for reading and supporting community journalism. “Commissioners’ failure to prioritize the emergency care to residents of District 11, and its efforts to put any of our employees out of work right before the holidays after a year of pandemic-driven epic hardships, is unconscionable to us,” CCEMS CEO Wren Nealy said. But the day the system was unveiled, June 11, we were at … | Updated Looking for something local to do this weekend? See the latest trends on COVID-19 in Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — The spike in COVID-19 cases in Harris County is continuing to increase at an alarming rate. By Shawn Arrajj The state data comes from 57 city and county health departments, about 600 hospitals and 340 laboratories and the state vital records registration. Harris County Public Health, Houston Health Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are trusted sources regarding all COVID-19 information. FEEDBACK Harris County, for example, is ... And the testing positivity rate remains well above the 5% goal Mayor Sylvester Turner hopes to reach by the end of August. 6 flyover bridge opens weeks ahead of schedule, • Active COVID-19 cases up 80% in Cy-Fair from Oct. 1-31, • In the midst of 2020’s economic downturn, Harris County continues to consider social vulnerability when prioritizing flood mitigation projects. | FEEDBACK On Friday, Harris County officials reported the COVID-19 positivity rate … The positivity rate is a metric which health authorities are using, where the number of positive test results is divided by the number of total tests … HOUSTON - Harris County Public Health is reporting 151,463 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Harris County, including the city of Houston, with 2,063 deaths and … There have been 2,891 deaths in the Houston region, up 9 from Sunday. 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