FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020

Editor's Note

During this period when Hidalgo County is in a state of disaster, this daily update will be provided to give Hidalgo County employees a quick overview of developments that may help with the continuation of government operations. Please note that the numbers provided in this briefing reflect end of previous business day. If your department has any update needs, please email hidalgopao@co.hidalgo.tx.us.

Texas Update

Governor Abbott Launches Small Business Webinar Series

Governor Greg Abbott's Office of Economic Development and Tourism (EDT) launched the Governor's Small Business Webinar Series to provide Texas small business owners and entrepreneurs with timely, relevant, and actionable information on COVID-19 recovery resources. The first webinar, specifically tailored to Central Texas, was attended by over 3,000 Texans. The Webinar Series takes the place of the Governor's Small Business Series events that were postponed due to COVID-19.

RGV Update

Other loans available for small businesses after stimulus fund wiped out, Valley congressman says

More than $300 billion in stimulus money is set aside for small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic has run out. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez addressed the number of business owners seeking federal help, saying there is still hope.

The Small Business Administration announced it will no longer be accepting new applications for the Paycheck Protection Program or the Economic Injury Disaster Loan.

Mental health professionals offer advice for weathering pandemic

To help those who are having trouble coping with isolation with current circumstances caused by the global pandemic, Rio Grande City hosted a virtual mental health summit Wednesday, offering tips and resources to deal with that newfound stress.

“When we are stressed, there are other feelings and emotions that come along with that — low tolerance, we become easily annoyed, we can become frustrated to the point of possibly even anger, our behaviors change,” Compean said, “so we, as adults, need to be more cognizant of our own behaviors so that our behaviors don’t trickle down and then change the behaviors of our children.”

Hidalgo County Update

Work Safe Measures

Businesses and organizations identified by the Department of Homeland Security, through the National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency, as critical to the nation’s infrastructure may continue to operate. However, any business or organization that continues to operate must implement and enforce distancing, sanitation, and hygiene practices.

Click here for measures in Spanish.

Mental Health Matters

During this pandemic, taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical well-being. Click here for some tips you can follow to help you cope with the stress of dealing with the Coronavirus.

Durante esta pandemia, el cuidado de su salud mental es tan importante como cuidar su bienestar físico. Aquí clic aqui para algunos consejos que puede seguir para ayudarlo a lidiar con el estrés de el Coronavirus.