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Last updated 01/06/2023 1:55 p.m.

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Austin-Travis County's COVID-19 Community Level is currently medium

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

More Resources

 

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.

 

 

 

 

TAX RATE: TRAVIS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 12.7 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $34.51.