COVID-19 Registry

The Greater Houston area is among the top U.S cities with the most eviction filings during the pandemic. Our data shows that 24% of registrants have experienced increased household expenses and 6% are having difficulty paying rent. https://bit.ly/3kD2gM8

The CDC reported that Blacks and Hispanics make up 50% of COVID-19 cases, respectively. Our data also shows economic impacts due to COVID-19 are prevalent in these communities. See latest results here: https://bit.ly/3kD2gM8

As cases continue to surge in Texas, cities are opening new, free testing sites for the public this week. Our data dashboard shows 15% of registrants have been tested and or pending results, while 5% tried to get tested but couldn't. http://ow.ly/AYV750AVA3Q

ABC13 Houston is hosting a virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 and the Latinx community tomorrow. This virtual event will be broadcast on their Facebook and YouTube pages.

Join us tomorrow as ABC13-Mayra Moreno explores how the rise in COVID-19 infections in Texas have exposed some concerning truths about the virus among Hispanic households.
Submit your questions here: https://abc13.com/6353030/

COVID-19 continues to spread in Texas and especially the Houston area, but nearly one-fifth of residents surveyed by Rice University’s COVID-19 Registry say they’re less anxious now than at beginning of the pandemic. See our latest news release here: http://ow.ly/qx2U50AzfoK

As precautionary measures are put in place amidst the uptick in COVID-19 cases in Texas, we encourage you to take the 5-minute COVID-19 Registry follow-up survey. Your participation helps local health departments understand the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.

Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research

Getting Fort Bend residents — especially those of diverse backgrounds — to participate in the COVID-19 Registry is critical to understanding the effects of the pandemic and where hotspots may be forming, says Kinder Institute Director Bill Fulton.

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According to our project's most recent findings, the majority of Houston-area residents who are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 are not getting tested for it. http://ow.ly/g4iw50zxSgk

As continues to affect our daily lives, it is important to understand its impacts on our health and economy. Visit registry.rice.edu/covid19 to read our initial findings and share your experience.

COVID-19 Registry