HCPH Reports COVID-19 Outbreak in Sterling Oaks Rehabilitation Facility / News Release
Houston –Harris County Public Health (HCPH) in partnership with the Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) are investigating a COVID-19 outbreak at Sterling Oaks Rehabilitation – Katy, a nursing and rehabilitation facility. HCPH’s initial investigation of this facility began on July 3rd after two individuals tested positive for COVID-19 and were reported to HCPH. As the regulatory agency for healthcare facilities, HHSC has also began working with the facility.
To date, there have been 15 deaths (six confirmed COVID-19 deaths and nine pending medical record review). Based on our current records, 88 residents and staff members are actively being monitored by HCPH for COVID-19. One additional case is currently being monitored but is out
of HCPH’s jurisdiction. HCPH issued public health control orders to the facility to ensure compliance with infection control & prevention, to track viral transmission of virus causing COVID-19 and COVID-19 related deaths. HCPH is continuing to work with HHSC and other state entities in this investigation.
The elderly and people with underlying health conditions or weakened immune systems are at much higher risk for developing serious complications from COVID-19, including hospitalizations and death. To keep loved ones in nursing homes and or long-term facilities safe and to limit the risk of spreading COVID-19, it is important that community members continue to take active prevention measures including limiting visits to these types of facilities.
To date, there are 86,563 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Houston/Harris County and 905 deaths. We can all contribute to stopping the spread of COVID-19 by wearing face-coverings, practicing social distancing (6ft/2m or greater), washing hands often and disinfecting regularly touched surfaces.
