ISSUE

COVID-19

Big Cities Health Coalition members determine public health strategies that promote and protect the health and safety of more than 61 million people. Throughout this once-in-a-century pandemic, these health officials have provided exhaustive guidance and on-the-ground support for their respective communities. Learn more about BCHC’s pandemic response and explore our collection of resources.

Further Resources on Big Cities and COVID-19

still of Raynard Washington speaking at media briefing

Big city health officials discuss local rollout of bivalent booster

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Screenshot of Houston Wastewater Epidemiology dashboard

Houston wastewater surveillance sets bar for tracking COVID-19, mpox

In August 2022, CDC named Houston’s wastewater epidemiology program a National Center of Excellence. Colorado’s public health department is the only other jurisdiction so far to achieve this honor.

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Sample maps from the dashboard comparing COVID incidence to social vulnerability in New York City neighborhoods

City-level data on COVID-19 inequities

Use this powerful data tool to enable visualizations of COVID-19 related outcomes and inequities across big cities.

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