COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rise in Texas

Cases Continue to Climb

COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths have been steadily climbing in Texas since mid-November, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The DSHS is urging Texans to take precautions to protect themselves and others from the virus, including getting vaccinated and boosted, wearing masks in crowded indoor spaces, and staying home when sick.

Recent Data

The latest DSHS data shows that the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Texas has increased by more than 50% in the past month. As of January 10, 2023, there were 1,514 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Texas. The number of COVID-19 deaths in Texas has also increased in recent weeks, with 117 deaths reported in the past week.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is also reporting an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across the country. The CDC is urging Americans to take steps to protect themselves from the virus, including getting vaccinated and boosted, wearing masks in crowded indoor spaces, and staying home when sick.

Texas is not immune to the uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations across the country. The DSHS is urging Texans to take precautions to protect themselves and others from the virus.