Just after 20 days of raising the threat level to orange, Harris County Judge Lina Hildago is prepared to raise it once more to red. Known as level 1, the red threat level encourages everyone to Stay Home and Play Safe.This is the highest level we have been since the pandemic.

Hospitalization for Omicron variant of COVI, continue to rise.

She is expected to make the official announcement today at a press conference at noon.