To our patients with fever / respiratory symptoms:
The novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). It raises a lot of concerns in our patients.
If you have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, changes in taste and smell, digestive symptoms, recent skin lesions, etc., or you have a history of COVID-19 or suspected patient contact, you should call your primary doctor’s office, urgent care clinic, or emergency department BEFORE GOING and tell them of your recent symptoms or contact history. They can help make decisions about evaluating your condition and when and where this should be done.
If you have any more questions or would like more information about coronavirus, contact the state department DSHS COVID‑19 Call Center:
Email: coronavirus@dshs.texas.gov
Phone: 1-877-570-9779
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
For local assistance, see the listing of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‑19) Local Health Entities.
