COVID-19 Treatment Online in Houston — Virtual Urgent Care / Online Urgent Care

Tested positive or have symptoms? Our COVID-19 telehealth providers guide testing, isolation, and prescribe antivirals for eligible patients when appropriate.

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Online Doctor for COVID-19 in Houston — What We Do via Tele Urgent Care

  • Assess symptoms and risk factors
  • Recommend testing and isolation timing
  • E-prescribe COVID-19 antivirals for eligible patients per guidelines
  • Work/school documentation and return guidance

COVID-19 Symptoms & When to Use Virtual Urgent Care

Common Symptoms

  • Fever/chills
  • Cough, sore throat
  • Runny nose, congestion
  • Fatigue, body aches, headache
  • Loss of taste or smell (sometimes)

Get Care If

  • High risk (age, chronic disease, pregnancy)
  • Symptoms < 5 days (antivirals timing)
  • Worsening cough or shortness of breath
  • Persistent fever

Insurance & Self-Pay for Virtual Urgent Care

At Lifeline Urgent Care, secure telemedicine visits lead the care experience, offering fast diagnosis and treatment for urgent conditions from anywhere in Texas. We accept insurance-based, billable urgent visits for illnesses, infections, and injuries where plan benefits allow. No referral required. Same-day care in-clinic or by video.

We accept most major Texas insurance plans for telemedicine urgent care. No insurance? Use our affordable self-pay online urgent care rates.

How a Virtual Urgent Care Visit Works

  1. Book online for a same-day tele urgent care appointment.
  2. Video visit with a licensed online doctor to review symptoms and history.
  3. Treatment plan — prescriptions, home care, and testing orders when needed.
  4. Follow-up support — message us if you’re not improving.

When You Should Be Seen In Person or Go to the ER

Severe shortness of breath, chest pain, confusion, low oxygen readings, or dehydration require urgent in-person evaluation. Call 911 for emergency symptoms.

Houston Area Coverage — 100-Mile Virtual Urgent Care Radius

We provide online/virtual urgent care for COVID-19 — safe, effective use in Houston and all suburbs within a 100-mile radius.

Counties & Suburbs Served

Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, Waller, Liberty, Chambers, Austin, Washington, Wharton, Matagorda, Jefferson, Brazos (edge). Key suburbs: Katy, Sugar Land, Cypress, The Woodlands, Pearland, Pasadena, Baytown, League City, Friendswood, Galveston, Conroe, Richmond, Rosenberg, Fulshear, Missouri City, Humble, Tomball, Alvin, Sealy, Brenham, Beaumont, College Station, Bryan.

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COVID-19 Telehealth in Houston — FAQs

Can you prescribe COVID antivirals online?
Yes—if you meet eligibility and timing criteria. We’ll review interactions and kidney function considerations.
Do I need a positive test?
Antivirals typically require documented infection; we’ll guide you to rapid or PCR testing when needed.

Start Your Online Visit for COVID-19 Treatment in Houston