Gov Abbott presser now:
42922 tests ... 3266 tested positive.
(Doesn't negate our hotspots)
122 TX counties (of 154) now affected w/ 1 or more cases.
41 COVID19 deaths.
2.4% of hospital beds available for COVID19 are occupied.
42922 tests ... 3266 tested positive.
(Doesn't negate our hotspots)
122 TX counties (of 154) now affected w/ 1 or more cases.
41 COVID19 deaths.
2.4% of hospital beds available for COVID19 are occupied.
Less than 10% tested are positive to date of released test results.
11% of those positive are hospitalized at this point.
Mitigation is working to hold contagiousness down.
2 days ago President extended mitigation deadline to Apr 30
11% of those positive are hospitalized at this point.
Mitigation is working to hold contagiousness down.
2 days ago President extended mitigation deadline to Apr 30
In accordance to that extension, modifying social distancing protocols for TX and maximize lives:
TX Exec Order:
Texans advised to limit activities for exposure
Follow Presidential standards such as grocery shopping and other activities.
Essential services and infrastructure guidelines
Texans advised to limit activities for exposure
Follow Presidential standards such as grocery shopping and other activities.
Essential services and infrastructure guidelines
As long as social distancing precautions are maintained, physical activities and essential services are not limited.
Religious services are not precluded ... prefer video conferencing, driven ins, or if in house w/ proper distancing.
Religious services are not precluded ... prefer video conferencing, driven ins, or if in house w/ proper distancing.
Extends TX emergency management through Apr 30.
We cannot forfeit the gains made to falter now.
Q & A:
If exec order is violated, there can be a fine, jail and/or mandatory quarantine. (i.e. behave yourselves)
We cannot forfeit the gains made to falter now.
Q & A:
If exec order is violated, there can be a fine, jail and/or mandatory quarantine. (i.e. behave yourselves)
Hospitals supplies are in some cases in critical supply and are rationed w/ more supplies being ordered and distributed in rational bed count and need areas.
More supplies coming.
More supplies coming.
Local jurisdictions based upon need can have flexibility to be more strict AS LONG AS local rules do not violate Abbott's EO.
We want to adhere to standards established by the federal government including CDC standards.
We want to adhere to standards established by the federal government including CDC standards.
Imposing information standards across TX to comply with federal requests for data and information.
New EO is extension of old order.
DO use restaurants for pick up , delivery, etc but not congregating.
New EO is extension of old order.
DO use restaurants for pick up , delivery, etc but not congregating.
Will be doing increased testing in most vulnerable facilities ... i.e. places like assisted living centers and nursing homes.
Hired 100's more to help facilitate UE applications including moving people over from other agencies.
Hired 100's more to help facilitate UE applications including moving people over from other agencies.
ICYMI
@ByronFackenthal @TheRand @TexasKelGirl @imbearpaul @UniverseatLarge @UrUnpaidPundit @KellySunshineT1 @Avery1776 @Debbie22210
and all the other Texas not in my mental list that fails me .. you're not ignored. 😉
@ByronFackenthal @TheRand @TexasKelGirl @imbearpaul @UniverseatLarge @UrUnpaidPundit @KellySunshineT1 @Avery1776 @Debbie22210
and all the other Texas not in my mental list that fails me .. you're not ignored. 😉
