UH Responds to COVID-19

Your health is paramount. University of Houston is committed to the safety and wellness of our students, faculty, staff and community. Our operations and plans are built on compassion and flexibility to ensure your well-being. To reduce physical interactions, we are accommodating remote learning and work to our fullest possible extent. And with guidance from the medical community, the University has taken significant precautions to create a campus environment that greatly reduces the risk of spreading COVID-19.

Here, you will find information on our reopening plan, resources and guidance to help us get through this safely, together.

UH Community Information

Reopening Plan

Positive Cases on Campus

Latest Updates

Campus Cleaning & Safety Practices

Shared Responsibility

Coog Strong, Mask On is the University’s social responsibility campaign, reminding everyone of the role they must play to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Members of the UH community wearing masks

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UH Responds

See All Stories

Enjoy a collection of stories about how our students, faculty, staff and alumni are making a difference in the fight against COVID-19.

An Air Filter Designed to Trap and Kill the Coronavirus
Researchers from UH, in collaboration with others, have designed a “catch and kill” air filter that can trap and instantly kill the virus responsible for COVID-19.
UH Researchers Aim to Conquer COVID-19
From creating drugs to block COVID-19’s entry into the body, to developing vaccines that include inhalation and injection options, UH battles the global pandemic in the lab.
UH Produces Face Shields for Houston Hospitals
The Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design and its alumni are leading the effort to manufacture face shields and other PPE parts for frontline health care workers at Houston hospitals.

COVID-19 Report Forms

General Inquiries / Positive Case or Exposure

Resources

For additional information about Coronavirus, including signs and symptoms, transmission and risk of exposure, and what to do if you are exhibiting symptoms, please refer to the links below. The CDC’s website and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will also issue guidance for those planning to travel or who have recently returned.

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UH Resources:

Other:

Live Global Monitoring: Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins CSSE
U.S. COVID-19 Cases