Thirty-Three Hays County Residents Recover From COVID-19

As more and more communities around the United States experience, a rising number of Coronavirus cases, state and federal officials are looking at ways to further prevent community spread, ensure public safety and combat the rising economic impact.

The guidelines for residents to minimize social gatherings and minimize contact with people outside of the household as well as the directive to avoid eating out at restaurants, drinking at bars or visiting other businesses or facilities not related to essential services.

On March 31, Governor Abbott signed the latest order (GA14) relating to statewide continuity of essential services and activities during the COVID-19 disaster.

Additionally, Abbott’s latest Executive Order (EO) order states,

The “Essential Services and Activities” EO extends the state’s coronavirus measures until April 30 and extends school closures until May 4.

THE LATEST TEXAS COVID-19 CASE TOTALS
*As of Monday, April 13 at 12:44 PM

• CASES REPORTED: 13,906
• RECOVERED: 2,269 *estimated
• FATALITIES: 287
• TOTAL TESTED: 133,226

THE LATEST U.S. COVID-19 CASE TOTALS
*As of Monday, April 13 at 12:45 PM

• CASES REPORTED: 562,511
• RECOVERED: 41,908 *estimated
• FATALITIES: 22,823

THE LATEST WORLDWIDE COVID-19 CASE TOTALS
*As of Monday, April 13 at 12:45 PM

• CASES REPORTED: 1,872,073
• RECOVERED: 441,820 *estimated
• FATALITIES: 116,098

HAYS COUNTY CASE TOTALS UPDATED ON MONDAY, APRIL 13 AT 4:38 PM
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• 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.