Legislation Details

File #: 26-1392    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Transmittal Status: Accepted
File created: 2/16/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/26/2026 Final action: 2/26/2026
Title: Transmittal by Public Health Services of a report on COVID-19 describing the history of the pandemic including the demographic and disease trends in Harris County.
Attachments: 1. 0226_PHS_Transmittal of COVID19 Report.pdf
Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Transmittal

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Transmittal by Public Health Services of a report on COVID-19 describing the history of the pandemic including the demographic and disease trends in Harris County.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this report is to inform county leadership, stakeholders, health and medical partners, and the community at large of the impact of COVID-19 and Long COVID in the Harris County region. The report will describe the history of the pandemic, local trends, and the current situation.

Expected Impact:
Transmittal Only

Alternative Options:
There are no alternative options.

County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.
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Precinct(s): Countywide

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