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Health Officials Remind Community How to Report At-Home COVID-19 Tests

Public Health - Jan 16, 2022

The Department of Public Health (DPH) officials remind the public that individuals can still self-report their COVID-19 positive test results when using at-home testing kits.

2022.01.16 NEWS RELEASE Health Officials Remind Community How to Report At Home COVID 19 Tests


City Begins Administrating COVID-19 Booster to Children 12 to 15

Public Health - Jan 12, 2022

The City of El Paso is pleased to announce that they will begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster to children ages 12 to 15 and a third dose to children 5 to 11 who are moderately or severely immunocompromised, effective immediately at al

2022.01.12 NEWS RELEASE City Begins Administrating COVID 19 Booster to Children Ages 12 to 15


Health Officials Provide Updated Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines

Public Health - Jan 7, 2022

The Department of Public Health issued updated recommendations for Isolation and Quarantine for individuals to align with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated guidance.

2022.1.06 NEWS RELEASE Health Officials Provide Updated Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines


El Paso Reports First Confirmed Cases of the Omicron Variant

Public Health - Jan 4, 2022

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) received confirmation of its first twelve (12) cases that tested positive for the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

2022.01.03 NEWS RELEASE City of El Paso Reports Omicron Variant Cases


City Expands Hours at COVID-19 Testing Sites Due to High Demand

Public Health - Dec 30, 2021

Due to high demand for COVID-19 testing, the City COVID-19 Clinics will expand their hours of operation during the remaining holiday season.

2021.12.30 NEWS RELEASE City COVID 19 Clinics Testing Sites Open Due to High Demand


Health Officials Urge Residents to Celebrate the Holidays Safely

Public Health - Dec 21, 2021

Health officials are urging the community who are gathering or traveling this holiday to celebrate safely by taking the proper safety precautions and get tested before and after returning from travel.

2021.12.21 NEWS RELEASE Health Officials Urge Residents to Celebrate the Holidays Safely


City COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Holiday Schedule

Public Health - Dec 20, 2021

Several COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites will be closed to allow staff to observe the holidays.

2021.12.20 NEWS RELEASE COVID 19 Vaccination and Testing Schedule for the Holidays