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August 31, 2020 | News type: News Release | Topics: COVID-19, Substance Use
Houstonians are facing the collision of two health emergencies: the COVID-19 pandemic and worsening opioid addiction. Houston first responders report a 17% increase in overdoses in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the same time period last year.
September 1, 2017 | News type: News Release | Topics: Community Engagement, Health, Safety
he Houston Health Department is recommending children and adults and people with lung disease such as asthma avoid all outdoor exertion. Everyone else, especially children, should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors.