The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has prepared a guide with recommendations for healthcare personnel. The guide should be used when evaluating patients for possible coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. Early recognition is critical to limiting the spread of COVID-19 in the United States. The DSHS guide will help facilitate the rapid identification and testing of suspect COVID-19 cases and ensure the safety of healthcare personnel and the public. Please click here to access this important guide.