Coronavirus

Testing

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There are laboratory tests that can identify the virus that causes COVID-19 in respiratory specimens.
State and local public health departments have received tests from CDC, whereas medical providers are getting tests developed by commercial manufacturers. A self-checker is available below to help you make decisions and seek appropriate medical care.

Johns Hopkins Self-Checker

CDC Self- Checker

HHS Testing Sites

DSHS Testing Collection Site Map

NUMBERS AT A GLANCE
Last updated on 10/28/2021

Across the U.S.	Across Texas	Across Hidalgo County	Hidalgo Testing	School Cases
CASES 45,655,635 +80,248 New Cases	CASES 3,504,021 +3,299 New Cases	CASES 117,676 121 New Daily	Total 695,466	Staff 10 Students 86
DEATHS 740,348 +1,619 New Deaths	DEATHS 183	DEATHS 3,445 5 Daily Deaths	7-Day Average 89.0	Hospitalized Adult 72 Pediatric 7

RESOURCES: CDC DATA, HIDALGO DATA, TXDSHS

Preventing COVID-19

IF YOU ARE NOT SICK:

IF YOU ARE SICK:

Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around people who don’t live with you. Masks work best when everyone wears one.
Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from others.
Avoid crowds. The more people you are in contact with, the more likely you are to be exposed to COVID-19.
Avoid unventilated indoor spaces. If indoors, bring in fresh air by opening windows and doors.
Clean your hands often, either with soap and water for 20 seconds or a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Get vaccinated against COVID-19 when it’s your turn.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces daily.

Stay home except to get medical help.
Separate yourself from other people.
Monitor your symptoms.
Call ahead before visiting your doctor.
If you are sick, wear a mask over your nose and mouth.
Cover your coughs and sneezes.
Clean hands often.
Avoid sharing personal household items.
Clean all "high-touch" surfaces daily.