HOUSTON â While the percentage of COVID-19 test results coming back positive in Harris County continues to ... afternoon at a press conference outlining the countyâs COVID-19 risk level. According to the system that was unveiled two weeks ago, Level 1 signifies a "severe and uncontrolled" level of COVID-19 in Harris County â meaning outbreaks are ⦠The number of new cas es each day is very large and rapidly growing. The number of occupied ⦠On June 11, 2020, Harris County unveiled its COVID-19 Threat Level System. The system comprises key metrics that the County uses to monitor the spread of COVID-19, the ability to contain further spread, and the ability to treat those who have severe health outcomes as a result of COVID-19. Level 1: Severe Uncontrolled Community Transmission . On November 21, 2020, CDC adapted its 3-level notice system to a new 4-level system for COVID-19 and updated criteria used to determine THN levels.. COVID-19 ⦠Current data shows dozens of Texas counties are at the highest level. Hidalgo told KPRC 2 Monday that scaling back to orange on the COVID-19 Threat Level system is on the horizon. 3. At present, Harris County is at the highest threat level: Red level 1. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is instituting a four-level, color-coded COVID-19 threat level assessment beginning today. CDC uses Travel Health Notices (THNs) to alert travelers and other audiences to health threats around the world and how to protect themselves. The Harvard Global Health Institute has developed a color-coded map that can make it easier to determine the COVID-19 risk in your county. HOUSTON - Harris County is now at the highest level "Severe" on the COVID-19 Threat Level System, Judge Lina Hidalgo announced Friday.. â as well as the Harris County and Lee College response. Whereas, on June 11, 2020, Harris County implemented a Harris County -19 COVID Threat Level System that provides color coded levels of risk based on the incidence of COVID -19 and its transmission level in Harris County and provides corresponding recommendations to the public. In July, experts created a color-coded risk level map for COVID-19. 1. Risk Level: Red . DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) â Houston and Dale counties have been upgraded to a high risk level for COVID-19, following the stateâs worsening situation when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2. A very high percentage of ⢠COVID-19 tests in the region come back positive. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced the new Harris County Covid-19 Threat Level System at a June 11 press conference..