If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. "We are in the midst of another COVID-19 tsunami," said Hidalgo. 2223 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Remember to follow reliable sources regarding COVID-19 in Houston. When shes not hard at work in the KPRC 2 newsroom, you can find Bri drinking away her hard earned wages at JuiceLand, running around Hermann Park, listening to crime podcasts or ransacking the magazine stand at Barnes & Noble. Right now Harris County is still at 20-something percent that's fully vaccinated. She also talked about the health budget for the county during a press conference. Hotez also cautioned that case levels could increase heading toward the winter, especially if another variant emerges. "The 14-day average for COVID-positive ICU cases is now 18.1%; the positivity rate is now 35%," Hidalgo said. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. In 2020, its population was 30,854. Harris County could raise COVID threat level to red soon, Lina Hidalgo says Harris County did not see a spike in hospitalizations as COVID-19 cases surged this summer, she said. Using these data, communities are classified as low, medium, or high. I wish I were here to report better circumstances, but unfortunately today we find ourselves yet again crossing a threshold we dont want to cross because of the omicron variant, Hidalgo said. There are currently no active closings or delays. HARRIS COUNTY,Texas(KIAH)Judge Lina Hidalgo today announced that she is raising the countys COVID-19 Threat Level Indicator from Level 3: Yellow to Level 2: Orange, the systems second highest threat level. "The event is an outdoor activity, which we believe is a safe environment for participants who wish to engage with us over race weekend. Published: Mar. SEE ALSO: Do vaccinated people need to mask up? She said the tests will help students and staff who are exposed to COVID-19 return to school sooner if they test negative. He can be reached on Twitter at @evanmac3 or via email at [email protected].