City of Palestine issued the following announcement on April 28.
Judge Robert Johnston has received notification today of three new confirmed cases for a total of twenty-nine (29) positive cases in Anderson County. There are currently two (2) reported recovered cases, so we currently have twenty-seven (27) active cases in Anderson County. Please refer to the NetHealth Dashboard below for statistics for COVID-19 in East Texas.
https://www.nethealthcovid19.org/blog/post/confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-in-east-texas
If you are experiencing or developing COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, have traveled recently, been exposed to someone who has traveled recently, or been exposed to someone with COVID-19 symptoms, please call to speak with a clinician who will provide telephonic triage and make appropriate referrals in accordance with CDC guidelines. Additionally, you may visit www.coronavirus.gov and take a “Coronavirus Self-Checker” assessment. This will help you communicate symptoms to your doctor when you call their office before making a visit. If you do not have access to a primary care physician, please dial “211” and select option 6.
Please be sure to call before going to a medical provider, to prevent any potential spread.
Residents are reminded to take the same measures that are recommended to prevent the spread of the flu and other respiratory viruses. Everyone in East Texas should remember to:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Practice social distancing - Avoid close contact with people who are sick and stay home if you believe you have symptoms.
• Cover your cough or sneeze into the bend of your elbow or into a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects using a cleaning items that contain bleach.
• Follow all recommendations from your local health officials.
• More information about the ways all East Texas communities can help to slow disease transmission is maintained at https://www.MyNETHealth.org/coronavirus. Please refer to the City of Palestine’s COVID-19 webpage for updates from both the City and Anderson County: http://www.cityofpalestinetx.com/departments/emergency-mgmt/coronavirus-covid-19-information/
Original source can be found here.
Source: City of Palestine
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