Frequently Asked Questions

Below are frequently asked questions (FAQs) about COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019), a respiratory disease spreading worldwide.

Basics & Prevention

Masks

High-Risk Populations

If You or a Loved One Is Sick or Had Contact with Someone Sick

Caring for Yourself or Someone Else at Home

Pregnant People & Children

Cleaning & Disinfecting

Pets & Livestock

Vaccines

See the COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs for answers to common questions about COVID-19 vaccines in development and their distribution across Texas.