March 28, 2020 COVID-19 Update for Navarro County –
Testing – 53 Tested, 7 awaiting results, 43 negative
COVID-19 Navarro County
Confirmed cases – 3
Deaths – 0
(Case locations – 1 in Rice, 1 near Emhouse, 1 in far western Navarro County)
“Stay Home, Stay Safe” Emergency Declaration Orders in place for the City of Corsicana and Navarro County from 11:59PM on March 25th until April 8th at 11:59 PM. *** These orders are for the City of Corsicana and the unincorporated areas in Navarro County.
We are asking residents to remember distancing guidelines, especially in large retail stores. Also, if you have an employee who is sick, please ask them to STAY HOME.
False social media posts – Rumor Control
No, there are no check points set up in Navarro County by law enforcement to stop cars and check if they are Essential Workers. This was confirmed by Corsicana PD, Navarro County Sheriff, and DPS.
No, law enforcement is not stopping motorists JUST to check if they are Essential Workers. If you run a red light, speed, violate traffic laws, they may stop you for that.
The orders are located here: https://navarrocountyoem.org/…/coronavirus-disease-2019-co…/
County Stakeholders continue to meet daily to discuss current conditions, unmet needs, and operational procedures for every sector. City and County leaders are researching additional steps to help STOP THE SPREAD.
We are continually monitoring conditions locally, regionally, statewide and at the national level.
For Statewide case numbers, visit:
https://dshs.texas.gov/news/updates.shtm#coronavirus
For National case numbers, visit:
https://www.cdc.gov/…/2019-n…/cases-updates/cases-in-us.html
For Employers, Interim Guidance is located here:
https://www.cdc.gov/…/commu…/guidance-business-response.html
If you believe you may be sick, here are current CDC Guidelines:
https://www.cdc.gov/…/…/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html
Essential Employees and Sectors to remain working:
https://www.cisa.gov/…/CISA_Guidance_on_the_Essential_Criti…
Navarro County Updates:
https://navarrocountyoem.org/…/coronavirus-disease-2019-co…/
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