Last updated 01/06/2023 1:55 p.m.
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Austin-Travis County's COVID-19 Community Level is currently Low.
For more information, read the COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines.
Get Vaccinated
COVID-19 vaccinations continue to prove to be safe and effective. Unvaccinated individuals are urged to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Travis County residents can get COVID-19 vaccines at physicians’ offices, pharmacies, Austin Public Health clinics, and other health care facilities. They can also find vaccine providers on Vaccines.gov (Vacunas.gov in Spanish).
Staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccines, including getting your booster shot, remains the most effective and safe way to prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death due to illnesses caused by the COVID-19 virus.
Las vacunas de COVID-19 continúan demostrando ser seguras y efectivas. Se recomienda a las personas no vacunadas que se vacunen lo más pronto posible.
Los residentes del condado de Travis pueden obtener las vacunas contra el COVID-19 en los consultorios médicos, farmacias, clínicas del Departamento de Salud Pública de Austin y otros centros de atención médica. También pueden encontrar proveedores de vacunas en Vaccines.gov (Vacunas.gov en español).
Mantenerse al día con las vacunas contra el COVID-19, incluida la vacuna de refuerzo, sigue siendo la forma más eficaz y segura de prevenir enfermedades graves, hospitalizaciones y muertes por enfermedades causadas por el virus del COVID-19.
Testing
If you are feeling ill and are experiencing any signs or symptoms of COVID-19, you should get tested regardless of your vaccination status or prior infection.
While waiting for your test result, stay away from others and follow the advice of your health care provider.
Testing is available at various sites around Austin.
Austin Public Health
Austin Public Health offers free tests, and no proof of insurance or residency is required. Find a testing site near you or schedule an in-home test by visiting Austin Public Health’s website.
Pharmacies, Hospitals, and Urgent Care Centers
COVID-19 testing is also available at local health centers, clinics, and pharmacies often at no-cost. You can search for a testing site near you. Call ahead to verify availability, insurance coverage, or make an appointment as necessary.
In-Home Testing
Home testing units allow medical professionals to administer tests in the patient’s home. This type of testing is ideal for anyone with mobility issues, underlying health issues, or those lacking transportation within the Austin-Travis County area. Call the Austin Public Health nurse hotline at 512-972-5560 to sign up for a home test.
County Orders
- 03/23/2022 – Travis County Judge Andy Brown has signed the following orders that terminate order 2022-01, 2021-08a, and 2021-09a.
- 01/13/2022 – Today, Travis County Judge Andy Brown signed County Judge Order 2022-01, relating to COVID-19. This order allows businesses and those in control of a site to impose certain mitigation efforts to ensure that the County’s health, health industry, and general economy can continue to recover. It also requires them to display specific signage.
- December 29, 2021 – Today, Judge Nick Chu, Travis County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 5, signed an order related to eviction proceedings that extends evictions protections to renters in Travis County.
- August 24, 2021- Today the Travis County Commissioners Court approved an updated order adopting the Local Health Authority’s Rules and Order for Protection of Public Health and an updated order relating to face covering in Travis County buildings.
- August 17, 2021 – Today the Travis County Commissioners Court approved a resolution adopting the Local Health Authority’s Rules and Order for Protection of Public Health.
- August 13, 2021 – Today, Travis County Judge Andy Brown signed Amended County Judge Order 2021-08a relating to face coverings to keep our students safe.
- August 11, 2021 – Today, Travis County Judge Andy Brown signed County Judge Order 2021-08, relating to face coverings to keep our students safe. Additionally, he signed County Judge Order 2021-09, relating to face covering in Travis County buildings.
More Resources
- COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot Information
- COVID-19 Vaccine for Children and Teens Information
- Additional COVID-19 Resources from Austin Public Health
- COVID-19 Mental Health Resources and Support Line
For questions that can’t be answered by what is online, please feel free to call 3-1-1 if you are inside the Austin city limits or 512-974-2000 if you are outside of the Austin city limits.