Hays County releases regular updates on the number of confirmed cases and other local statistics related to COVID-19.

The county’s dashboard is updated twice on a daily basis to provide the latest information to keep residents informed.

As more and more communities around the United States push to reopen businesses, Governor Abbott signed his latest Executive Orders orders on April 17.

Abbott’s Executive Order GA-16 will take effect on April 24 and includes what services will start the state’s reopening process.

Executive Order GA-17 established the Strike Force to Open Texas—a team of nationally recognized medical experts and private and public leaders who will advise the Governor on safely and strategically reopening the state of Texas.

Executive Order No. GA-16 relating to the safe, strategic reopening of select services as the first step to Open Texas in response to the COVID-19 disaster.

Executive Order GA-16 “Reopened services” consists of;

• Starting at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, April 24, 2020, retail services that are not “essential services,” but that may be provided through pickup, delivery by mail, or delivery to the customer’s doorstep in strict compliance with the terms required by DSHS. The DSHS requirements may be found at www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus.
• Such additional services as may be enumerated by future executive orders or proclamations by the governor.

Executive Order GA-17 creates the states new “Open Texas Strike Force“

The Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas was created to advise the governor on safely and strategically restarting and revitalizing all aspects of the Lone Star State—work, school, entertainment, and culture.

The Strike Force will represent a collaboration among medical professionals and public and private leaders and have advisory duties, as well as any other advisory tasks assigned.

“Texans are battling a colossal challenge—an invisible enemy that has tested our lives and our livelihoods—but overcoming challenges is part of who we are as Texans,” said Governor Abbott. “We have shown that Texas can continue our efforts to contain COVID-19 while also adopting safe standards that will allow us to begin the process of reopening Texas. The Strike Force to Open Texas brings together nationally recognized medical experts with public and private sector leaders to achieve this mission. By coming together, we can get Texans back to work, practice safe standards that will prevent the spread of COVID-19, and we can overcome this pandemic.”

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then wash your hands.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

* Disclaimer: Some information included below is provisional and subject to change.
NOTE: The county has not updated the number of Active Cases since the last update