COVID-19 Information
There is a lot of news and information floating around.
We recommend this Memorial Hermann article to separate fact from fiction.
This is a helpful explanation and guide to social distancing.
If you belong to or have contact with an at-risk group as defined by the CDC (link here), please stay home, stay healthy, and stay in touch with church members by text, phone or email. Should you be concerned about exposure to the virus or begin to exhibit symptoms, particularly fever and/or dry cough, these are the health official numbers in our area.
For City of Houston Residents:
Houston Health Department
832-393-4220 (This number is staffed 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. M-F, 9 a.m - 3 p.m. on Sat.)
For Harris County Residents:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH)
832-927-7575 (This number is 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., everyday)
For Fort Bend County Residents:
Fort Bend County Health & Human Services
281-633-7795 (This number is Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
All onsite church activities are canceled until further notice. For updates and trustworthy information, we recommend:
Your mental and emotional wellbeing may be strained during this difficult time. We created the Westbury Conversations, interviews with Westbury UMC members who are experts in their fields, to help our community navigate the challenges of COVID-19. These videos focus on topics including managing stress and anxiety, creating domestic peace, and more.