Watch for Symptoms

Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure (based on the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses).

• Fever

• Cough

• Shortness of breath

When to Seek Medical Attention

If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include*:

• Trouble breathing

• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest

• New confusion or inability to arouse

• Bluish lips or face

*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.

Cameron County

Cameron County COVID-19 Helpline

• (956) 247-3650

• Hours: 24/7

Cameron County: COVID-19 Info

• http://www.cameroncounty.us/publichealth/index.php/coronavirus/

• health@co.cameron.tx.us

Local Health Entity

• Cameron County Public Health

• https://www.cameroncounty.us/publichealth/

Brownsville: COVID-19 Info

• Brownsville Cares

• https://btxcares.com/

Hidalgo County

Hidalgo County COVID-19 Helpline

• 956-292-7765

• Hours: 8AM-5PM

Hidalgo County: COVID-19 Info

• https://www.hidalgocounty.us/coronavirusupdates

Local Health Entity

• Hidalgo County Health Department

• https://www.hidalgocounty.us/1032/Health-and-Human-Services

Starr County

Local Health Entity

• TX SHS: Public Health Region 11

• Public Health Line: 956-421-5505

• https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/region11/default.shtm

Willacy County

Local Health Entity

• TX SHS: Public Health Region 11

• Public Health Line: 956-421-5505

• https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/region11/default.shtm

Valley Wide

UTRGV Health: COVID-19 Info

• https://uthealthrgv.org/health-care-news/coronavirus/

Palms Behavioral Health Crisis Support Line

• (956) 365-2600

• https://www.palmsbh.com/

Tropical Texas Behavioral Health 24-Hour Crisis Hotline

• 877-289-7199

• https://www.ttbh.org/

Statewide COVID-19 Info

• Texas Department of State Health Services

• https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/

• coronavirus@dshs.texas.gov

• Phone: 211 (Option 6)

Statewide COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line

• Texas Health and Human Services

• 833-986-1919

• Available 24/7

• https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/news/2020/03/hhs-launches-statewide-covid-19-mental-health-support-line

Public Health Regions

• Texas Department of State Health Services

• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/regions/default.shtm

Public Health Region 11 (South Texas)

• Texas Department of State Health Services

• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/region11/default.shtm

COVID-19: Local Health Entities

• Texas Department of State Health Services

• https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/regions/2019-nCoV-Local-Health-Entities/

CDC: COVID-19 Info

• Center for Disease Control

• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

NIH: COVID-19 Info

• National Institutes of Health

• https://www.nih.gov/health-information/coronavirus

NLM: MedlinePlus

• National Library of Medicine

• https://medlineplus.gov/

Coronavirus, COVID-19, and Cancer

• American Cancer Society

• https://www.cancer.org/about-us/what-we-do/coronavirus-covid-19-and-cancer.html

Diabetes and Coronavirus

• American Diabetes Association

• https://www.diabetes.org/coronavirus-covid-19

Coronavirus Resource Center

• Johns Hopkins University

• https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/