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Hidalgo County Health and Human Services remains vigilant regarding developments with Coronavirus. This page is intended to disseminate as much information as possible related to the virus and any threat it may pose to Hidalgo County residents.
During this period when Hidalgo County is in a state of disaster, these updates are provided to give a quick overview of developments that may help with the continuation of Hidalgo County operations. For additional questions or concerns call the Hidalgo County Hot-Line 956.292.7765. Please note that the numbers provided on this page reflect end of previous business day.
PUBLIC ADVISORY: The COVID-19 testing entities are not affiliated with Hidalgo County and are subject to change. This information is provided to the public as a courtesy and offered by the entity conducting the free or private COVID-19 testing service within Hidalgo County. Locations and times are subject to change based on testing limitations and resource availability.
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CLICK ON IMAGES TO VIEW FULL HIDALGO COUNTY SHELTER-AT-HOME EMERGENCY ORDER RELATED TO COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY (20-012)
ORDERS PERTAINING TO LOCAL DISASTER DUE
TO PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
- Friday, September 25, 2020 — Hidalgo County Emergency Order 20-015. English/Spanish
- Friday, September 25, 2020 — Health Authority Order to all Hidalgo County Residents. English/Spanish
- Saturday, September 12, 2020 — Hidalgo County Emergency Order 20-014. English/Spanish
- Wednesday, August 19, 2020 — Hidalgo County Emergency Order 20-013-Shelter at Home. English/Spanish
- Wednesday, August 5, 2020— Hidalgo County Emergency Order 20-012-Shelter at Home. English/Spanish
- Monday, July 20, 2020 — Hidalgo County Emergency Order 20-011-Shelter at Home. English/Spanish
- Friday, July 17, 2020 — Health Authority Order to all Hidalgo County Residents. English/Spanish
- Tuesday, July 14, 2020 — Hidalgo County Local Health Authority order for all public and private school systems related to on-campus instruction re-opening. English/Spanish
- Thursday, June 25, 2020 — Amendment to County Order (20-008) related to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. English/Spanish
- Thursday, June 25, 2020 — Supplemental Emergency Order Related to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (20-010). English/Spanish
- Wednesday, June 17, 2020 — Supplemental Emergency Order Related to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (20-009). English/Spanish
- Thursday, June 4, 2020 — Amended Emergency Order related to expanded opening of Texas during the Public Health Emergency.English/Spanish
- Thursday, May 21, 2020 — Amended Emergency Order related to the Expanded Opening of Services in the County of Hidalgo, Texas during the Public Health Emergency. English/Spanish
- Thursday, May 7, 2020 — Fifth Amended Emergency Order related to the reopening of additional services during the Public Health Emergency. English/Spanish
- Thursday, April 30, 2020 — Fourth Amended Emergency Order related to the expanded reopening of select services during the Public Health Emergency.
- Friday, April 23, 2020 — Third Amended Emergency Order related to the reopening of select services during the public health emergency.
- Wednesday, April 8, 2020 — Work Safe Measures document for download.
- Tuesday, April 7, 2020 — Amended Emergency Order
- Este documento sirve como una traducción de la orden original de mantenerse en casa firmada por el juez del Condado de Hidalgo Richard F. Cortez.— Haga clic aquí para ver.
- Wednesday, March 25, 2020 — Emergency Order for Shelter at Home
- Sunday, March 22, 2020 — Emergency Order approved by Commissioner Court.
- Friday, March 20, 2020 — Amended Order of Local Disaster due to Public Health Emergency.
- Tuesday, March 17, 2020 — Declaration of Local Disaster due to Public Health Emergency.
- Tuesday, March 17, 2020 — Commissioners Court Order.
- Tuesday, March 17, 2020 — Letter to Texas Honorable Governor Greg Abbott
PRESS RELEASES
- Friday, September 25, 2020 - Nineteen more people in Hidalgo County die from COVID-19 complications; 191 more test positive. Click here to read more.
- Friday, September 25, 2020 - Hidalgo County Health Authority Recommends Delaying On-Campus Instruction until after October 25. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, September 24, 2020 - Twenty-three more people in Hidalgo County die from COVID-19 complications; 209 test positive. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - Twenty-five more people in Hidalgo County die from COVID-19 complications; 164 more test positive. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - Complications from COVID-19 claims 23 more lives in Hidalgo County; another 255 people test positive. Click here to read more.
- Monday, September 21, 2020 - Thirty more die from complications of COVID-19; 166 more test positive for the virus in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Friday, September 18, 2020 - Twenty-two more people die from complications of COVID-19; 202 more test positive in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, September 17, 2020 - Eighteen die from COVID-19 complications; 329 others test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, September 16, 2020 - Twenty more people die from complications of COVID-19 while 325 more test positive in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, September 15, 2020 - Nineteen die from COVID-19 complications; 202 others test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Monday, September 14, 2020 - Twenty-two die from COVID-19 complications; 73 others test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, September 13, 2020 - Twenty-eight more people die from complications of COVID-19 while 111 more test positive in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Saturday, September 12, 2020 - Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez lifts Shelter at Home Order, adds protections for Winter Texans. Click here to read more.
- Friday, September 11, 2020 - Twenty-six more die from COVID-19 complications; 126 others test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, September 10, 2020 - COVID-19 takes the lives of 21 more people; another 127 test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - COVID-19 claims the lives of 23 people; 189 tested positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, September 8, 2020 - COVID-19 claims the lives of 16 more people in Hidalgo County while 161 more test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Monday, September 7, 2020 - COVID-19 claims the lives of 23 more people in Hidalgo County while 141 more test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, September 6, 2020 - COVID-19 claims the lives of 22 more people in Hidalgo County while 222 more test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Friday, September 4, 2020 - COVID-19 claims the lives of 17 more people in Hidalgo County; another 191 people test positive. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, September 3, 2020 - COVID-19 claims the lives of 25 more people in Hidalgo County; another 270 people test positive. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - Twenty-three people die due to COVID-19 complications; 239 tested positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - Fourteen people die due to COVID-19 complications; 131 tested positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Monday, August 31, 2020 - Nine people die due to COVID-19 complications; 130 tested positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, August 30, 2020 - Six people die from COVID-19 related illnesses; 156 others test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Friday, August 28, 2020 - Eleven people die due to COVID-19 complications; 175 tested positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, August 27, 2020 - Fifteen people die due to COVID-19 complications; 471 tested positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, August 26, 2020 - Nine people die due to COVID-19 complications; 655 tested positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, August 25, 2020 - Twenty people die due to COVID-19 complications; 782 tested positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Monday, August 24, 2020 - Hidalgo County surpasses the 25,000 mark for positive cases; 10 people die due to COVID-19 complications. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, August 23, 2020 - Twenty more people die in Hidalgo County from COVID-19 related illnesses; 501 others test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Friday, August 21, 2020 - Hidalgo County sees an additional 23 COVID-19 related fatalities and 480 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, August 20, 2020 - Twenty-nine people die due to COVID-19 complications; 397 tested positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, August 19, 2020 - Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez extends Shelter at Home Order for another 25 days. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, August 18, 2020 - COVID-19 claims the lives of 25 more people in Hidalgo County; 528 more test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Monday, August 17, 2020 - Nineteen people die with COVID-19 complications; 285 people test positive. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, August 16, 2020 - An additional 24 people die in Hidalgo County from COVID-19 and 207 new positive cases reported. Click here to read more.
- Friday, August 14, 2020 - Hidalgo County records its first pediatric death; another 531 test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, August 13, 2020 - COVID-19 takes the lives of 30 more people in Hidalgo County; another 508 test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, August 12, 2020 - Thirty-two people die of COVID-19 complications; another 336 test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, August 12, 2020 - Hidalgo County Commissioners Court approves new measures to fight COVID-19 that may result in short-term spike in numbers of newly reported cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, August 11, 2020 - COVID-19 takes the lives of 20 more people in Hidalgo County; another 283 test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Monday, August 10, 2020 - COVID-19 takes the lives of 22 more people in Hidalgo County; another 407 test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, August 9, 2020 - Seventeen more residents die and 207 test positive for COVID-19 in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Friday, August 7, 2020 - COVID-19 takes the lives of 25 more people in Hidalgo County; another 431 test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, August 6, 2020 - Twenty-Two people die of COVID-19 complications; 404 test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez extends Shelter at Home Order. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - COVID-19 claims an additional 16 lives; 450 test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, August 4, 2020 - COVID-19 claims an additional 45 lives; 498 test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Monday, August 3, 2020 - COVID-19 claims an additional 26 lives; 398 test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, August 2, 2020 - A dozen more residents die; 347 test positive for COVID-19 in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Friday, July 31, 2020 - COVID-19 takes the lives of 28 people; 360 tested positive for the virus Click here to read more.
- Thursday, July 30, 2020 - COVID-19 claims the lives of 40 people; 271 tested positive for the virus Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, July 29, 2020 - Forty-five people die due to COVID-19 complications; 287 tested positive
for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, July 28, 2020 - COVID-19 claims the lives of 64 people_ 339 tested positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Monday, July 27, 2020 - Eleven people die due to COVID-19 complications; 596 tested positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Friday, July 24, 2020 - Twenty-three people die due to COVID-19 complications; 564 tested positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, July 23, 2020 - COVID-19 takes the life of 33 more people in Hidalgo County and another 813 test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, July 22, 2020 - Thirty three people die with COVID-19 complications and 650 people test positive. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, July 21, 2020 - Forty nine people die with COVID-19 complications and 339 people test positive. Click here to read more.
- Monday, July 20, 2020 — Thirty four people die with COVID-19 complications and 524 people test positive. Click here to read more.
- Monday, July 20, 2020 — Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez orders New Stay at Home Order. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, July 19, 2020 — Seventeen people die with COVID-19 complications and 1,320 people test positive. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, July 19, 2020 — Facebook Live event with Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez and special guests. Click here to read more.
- Friday, July 17, 2020 — Twenty-seven people die with COVID-19 complications. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, July 16, 2020 — Twenty-Two people die of COVID-19 complications; 1,248more test positive. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, July 15, 2020 — Thirty-five more people die of COVID-19 complications; 651 test positive. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, July 14, 2020 — 31 more people die of COVID-19 complications; 396 test positive. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, July 14, 2020 — Hidalgo County Local Health Authority issues order for remote learning at all schools until after September 27, 2020. Click here to read more.
- Monday, July 13, 2020 — Two more die from COVID-19 complications; 157 more test positive for the virus. Click here to read more
- Sunday, July 12, 2020 — Eight more people die of COVID-19 complications; 313 test positive. Click here to read more.
- Friday, July 10, 2020 — Nineteen people die with COVID-19 complications. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, July 9, 2020 — ‘Tsunami ishere,’ declares County Judge Cortez as 20 people die from COVID-19complications and another 1,274 people test positive. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, July 9, 2020 — Hidalgo County Commissioners Holds Emergency Meeting. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, July 8, 2020 — Thirteen more people die of COVID-19 complications; 278 test positive. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, July 8, 2020 — Surge COVID-19 Testing Operations to shut down at 4 PM. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, July 7, 2020 — Fifteen more die and 335 test positive for COVID-19 in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Monday, July 6, 2020 — Sixteen more people die of COVID-19 complications; 102 others test positive. Click here to read more.
- Monday, July 6, 2020 — Hidalgo County launches the $7 million Mortgage and Rent Relief Program for those affected by COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, July 5, 2020 — COVID-19 claims the life of one more person; 547 more people test positive. Click here to read more
- Friday, July 3, 2020 — One person dies of COVID-19 complications; 278 more people test positive. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, July 2, 2020 — Seven people die with COVID-19 complications; 268 people test positive. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, July 2, 2020 — New requirements at COVID-19 testing sites. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, July 1, 2020 — Three people die due to COVID-19 complications; 270 people test positive. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, July 1, 2020 — State sends Ambulance Strike Team to provide aid amidst ample COVID-19 first responder calls. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, June 30, 2020 — COVID-19 claims the lives of 11 Hidalgo County residents. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, June 30, 2020 — Hidalgo County Health Authority tests positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Monday, June 29, 2020 — Three more people died from complications related to COVID-19; 248 people test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Monday, June 29, 2020 — Hidalgo County Judge, Commissioner and local hospital administrators to hold press conference to discuss current COVID-19 situation. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, June 28, 2020 — COVID-19 takes the life of one more person in Hidalgo County; 402 more test positive. Click here to read more.
- Friday, June 26, 2020 — COVID-19 takes the lives of two more people in Hidalgo County; 197 more test positive. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, June 25, 2020 — 210 test positive for COVID-19 in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, June 24, 2020 — Four Hidalgo County residents die and 373 test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, June 23, 2020 — Two more die and 248 test positive for COVID-19 in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Monday, June 22, 2020 — COVID-19 takes the life of another person in Hidalgo County; another 193 test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, June 21, 2020 — 133 more tests positive for COVID-19; one person dies from complications from the disease. Click here to read more.
- Friday, June 19, 2020 — Another Hidalgo County Resident dies from COVID-19 complications as 109 test positive. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, June 18, 2020 — Another Hidalgo County Resident dies from COVID-19 complications as 100 test positive. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, June 17, 2020 — Two more deaths, 92 more positive tests for COVID-19 in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, June 16, 2020 — COVID-19 takes the lives of 2 more residents in Hidalgo County, anothr 143 test positive for the virus. Click here to read more.
- Monday, June 15, 2020 — COVID-19 takes the lives of 3 more residents in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, June 14, 2020 — Hidalgo County surpasses 1,000-mark for positive COVID-19 cases. Click here to read more.
- Friday, June 12, 2020 — Fifty-five more people test positive in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, June 11, 2020 — Seventy more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, June 10, 2020 — Thirty-eight more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, June 9, 2020 — Forty-five more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Monday, June 8, 2020 — Twenty-six more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, June 7, 2020 — Thirty-two more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Friday, June 5, 2020 — Another Hidalgo County resident dies after testing positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, June 4, 2020 — Forty-five test positive in Hidalgo County for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, June 4, 2020 — Hidalgo County awarded over 4 million dollars in CARES Act Funding for homeless residents. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, June 3, 2020 — Twenty-four test positive in Hidalgo County for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, June 2, 2020 — Twenty-six positive cases in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, June 2, 2020 — Hidalgo Commissioners Court increases allotment of federal COVID-19 funds for local municipalities and rural areas. Click here to read more.
- Monday, June 1, 2020 — Hidalgo County sees 11th COVID-19 related death. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, May 31, 2020 — Fifteen more people test positive for COVID-19 in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Friday, May 29, 2020 — Twelve more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, May 28, 2020 — Eleven more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, May 27, 2020 — Twenty-one more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, May 26, 2020 — Twelve more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Monday, May 24, 2020 — Seven more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19 - Click here to read more.
- Sunday, May 24, 2020 — Fifteen more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19 - Click here to read more.
- Friday, May 22, 2020 — Ten more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19 - Click here to read more.
- Thursday, May 21, 2020 — Five more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, May 20, 2020 — Ten more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, May 19, 2020 — Nine people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, May 19, 2020 — Hidalgo County Commissioners Court makes $63 million in federal COVID-19 money available to local municipalities. Click here to read more.
- Monday, May 18, 2020 — Eight people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, May 17, 2020 — Fifteen more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Friday, May 15, 2020 — Eight people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, May 14, 2020 — Eight more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, May 13, 2020 — Two people in Hidalgo County die after testing positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, May 12, 2020 — Nine more people test positive for COVID-19 in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, May 12, 2020 — Hidalgo County to greatly expand testing for its residents. Click here to read more.
- Monday, May 11, 2020 — Five more test positive for COVID-19 in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, May 10, 2020 — Two new cases of COVID-19 in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Saturday, May 9, 2020 — Mission man dies after testing positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Friday, May 8, 2020 — Nine more people test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Friday, May 8, 2020 — Tax Office Reopens all locations starting Monday, May 11. Click here to read more.
- Friday, May 8, 2020 — Hair salons, swimming pool among new facilities that may open under new Hidalgo County orders. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, May, 7, 2020 — Nine more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, May 7, 2020 — Hidalgo County employee tests positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, May 6, 2020 — Six more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, May 5, 2020 — No new cases of COVID-19 in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Monday, May 4, 2020 — Another Hidalgo County resident dies after testing positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, May 3, 2020 — One person in Hidalgo County tests positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Saturday, May 2, 2020 — Only one person in Hidalgo County tests positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Friday, May 1, 2020 — Five more in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, April 30, 2020 — Ten more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, April 29, 2020 — Nine more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, April 28, 2020 — Weslaco man becomes sixth Hidalgo County fatality after testing positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Monday, April, 27, 2020 — Alamo man dies after testing positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Monday, April 27, 2020 — Hidalgo County Judge reacts to Governor Greg Abbott’s Open Texas plan. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, April, 26, 2020 — Five more in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. Click here to read more.
- Saturday, April, 25, 2020 — Four more in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19; lowest number in a month. Click here to read more.
- Friday, April, 24, 2020 — For the second day in a row, nine people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Friday, April 24, 2020 — Hidalgo County Implements Retail to Go Orders. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, April 23, 2020 — Nine more in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, April 22, 2020 — Mission woman becomes 4th COVID-19 related fatality. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, April 21, 2020 — Seven more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19; total cases now 275. Click here to read more.
- Monday, April 20, 2020 — 7 more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, April 19, 2020 — Six more in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Saturday, April 18, 2020 — 13 more in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Friday, April 17, 2020 — Seven more people in Hidalgo County Test Positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Friday, April 17, 2020 — County Judge host virtual Interfaith Hour of Prayer and Reflection. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, April 16, 2020 — Hidalgo County sees its third COVID-19 related death. Click here to read.
- Wednesday, April 15, 2020 — Second person in Hidalgo County dies after testing positive for COVID-19 virus. Click here to read.
- Wednesday, April 15, 2020 — Hidalgo County Clerk offering services by appointment only. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, April 14, 2020 — Nineteen more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, April 14, 2020 — This is not the time to relax our community controls’: Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez delivers message to residents of the county. Click here to read more.
- Monday, April 13, 2020 — Eight more test positive in Hidalgo County for COVID-19 virus; 21 released from isolation. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, April 12, 2020 — Two more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Saturday, April 11, 2020 — Seven new cases of COVID-19 in Hidalgo County; Officials warn against use of Inflatable Playscapes on Easter. Click here to read more.
- Friday, April 10, 2020 — 35 additional people test positive for COVID-19 in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, April 9, 2020 — Seven more Hidalgo County residents test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, April 8, 2020 — 11 more Hidalgo County residents test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, April 7, 2020 — Hidalgo County resident with COVID-19 dies. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, April 7, 2020 — Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez Enacts Stricter Measures to Mitigate COVID-19 Spread. Click here to read more.
- Monday, April 6, 2020 — Fourteen more Hidalgo County residents test positive. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, April 5, 2020 — Thirteen More People Test Positive in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Friday, April 3, 2020 — Seven more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Friday, April 3, 2020 — Hidalgo County Clerk’s Office modification of services. Click here to read more.
- Friday, April 3, 2020 — CBP to realign staffing and hours of operation across ports of entry, including Anzalduas Port of Entry. Click here to read more. ⁄ Haga clic aquí para leer más.
- Friday, April 3, 2020 — Small Businesses, Sole Proprietorships may apply for Federal Paycheck Protection today. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, April 2, 2020 — Seventeen people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, April 2, 2020 — Tax Office limiting office visits to one person per group. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, April 1, 2020 — Sixteen more people in Hidalgo County Test Positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, March 31, 2020 — Eight more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, March 31, 2020 — Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez: "A Tsunami is coming". Click here to read more.
- Monday, March 30, 2020 — Ten more people in Hidalgo County test positive. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, March 29, 2020 — Hidalgo County Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Saturday, March 28, 2020 — Nine More People in Hidalgo County Test Positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Friday, March 27, 2020 — Seven More People in Hidalgo County Test Positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Friday, March 27, 2020 — County Tax Offices undergo operational changes. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, March 26, 2020 — Two more people in Hidalgo County have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, March 26, 2020 — Ninth Person in Hidalgo County Tests Positive for COVID-19. Click Here to read more.
- Wednesday, March 25, 2020 — Judge Richard F. Cortez signed Shelter-At-Home Order. Click Here to read more.
- Wednesday, March 25, 2020 — Judge Richard F. Cortez announces Shelter-At-Home Order. Click Here to read more.
- Wednesday, March 25, 2020 — News Advisory of Virtual Press Conference. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday March 24, 2020 — A plan of action is announced by Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr. to temporarily implement that all Protective Order applications adhere to be received by phone to ensure the safety of citizens and employees of Hidalgo County. Click Here to read more.Aqui en Español.
- Tuesday, March 24, 2020 — Hidalgo County Commissioners Court voted unanimously on Tuesday to suspend normal operations beginning Monday, March 30 because of “events beyond the control of the County,” related to the pandemic of COVID-19. The order will remain in effect until Monday, April 27. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday March 24, 2020 — Hidalgo County Commissioners Court: A Primer in the Time of COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Monday, March 23, 2020 — During an emergency meeting of the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court on Sunday morning, a declaration of local disaster made by Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez was extended until April 5. Commissioners Court also extended the ban on gatherings of 10 or more people and outlined the types of gatherings that are banned as well as critical infrastructure that may remain open. Click here to read more.
- Monday, March 23, 2020 — Statement from Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez.
- Sunday, March 22, 2020 — Hidalgo County health officials have a second confirmed case of COVID-19, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez said Sunday. Click here to read more.
- Saturday, March 21, 2020 — First case of COVID-19 in Hidalgo County is Confirmed. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, March 19, 2020 — Judge Richard F. Cortez signs an Amended Order of Local Disaster due to Public Health Emergency - March 20, 2020
- Thursday, March 19, 2020 —Tax Offices limiting in-person transactions to ten at a time Click here to read more for Spanish click here
- Tuesday, March 17, 2020 — Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez signs disaster declaration; orders no mass gathering of 50 people or more. Click to read more.
- Tuesday, March 17, 2020 — 2020 South Texas All Hazards Conference postponed Click here to read more.
- Monday, March 16, 2020 — Jury cancellations through May 8th and grand jury cancellations scheduled for April 1st. Click here to read more.
- Monday, March 16, 2020 — Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez issued a Disaster Declaration due to a Public Health Emergency after consulting with the leadership of all 22 municipalities within the county. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, March 15, 2020 — Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez: ‘Prepare for Students Returning Home from Campuses Shut Down because of COVID-19 Outbreak.’ Click here to read more.
- Friday, March 13, 2020 — Based on new advisories coming from state health experts regarding COVID-19, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez is advising all residents to avoid public gatherings in which more than 1,000 people are expected. Click here to read more.
- Friday, March 13, 2020 — All jury panels in Hidalgo County have been cancelled for the week of March 16, 2020. Click here to read more.
- Friday, March 13, 2020 — Given the emergency declarations by President Donald Trump at the national level and Governor Greg Abbott at the state level, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez issued the following statement. Click here to read more.
- Monday, March 9, 2020 — As part of his ongoing effort to be prepared for any contingency related to the coronavirus, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez met with 18 area mayors or their representatives on Monday to share the county’s state of preparedness. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, March 5, 2020 — Although the risk of contracting coronavirus remains low in this region, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez said Thursday that he wants to move in a cautious manner and assure that all resources are available to prepare for any potential outbreak. In response to reports of a presumptive positive case of COVID-19, or coronavirus, Judge Cortez announced that the Hidalgo County Office of Emergency Management and the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department are moving to a Level 3 BIO Emergency Operations Status. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, March 3, 2020 —The non-elected heads of most major Hidalgo County departments were asked by County Judge Richard F. Cortez on Tuesday to review and update their agency’s emergency management plans to prepare for all contingencies related to any possible future spread of coronavirus into the region. Click here to read more.
- Monday, March 2, 2020 — Hidalgo County has created a new webpage dedicated to the latest updates on COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Monday, March 2, 2020 — Hidalgo County Health & Human Services urges the public NOT to spread false information on social media. NO ONE in Hidalgo County has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Only the Center for Disease Control can confirm if someone has the virus, not local labs. Our Health & Human Services Department or the Texas Department of State Health Services will be the one to announce it, if and when the first case of coronavirus occurs in Hidalgo County. In order to prevent coronavirus from spreading in our community it is important to wash hands frequently, disinfect all surfaces, reinforce preventative measures by posting health awareness and stay up to date with travel alerts.
HIDALGO COUNTY ORDER SUMMARY - English and Spanish
COUNTY ORDER 20-014 SUMMARY Hidalgo County Order 20-014 continues a response to the Public Health Emergency related to COVID-19 requiring residents to FOLLOW SAFETY PRACTICES, while individuals are out for medical emergencies, essential activities, essential travel, or any other purpose permitted under this Order. Facial Covering applies to all except: 1. Any person younger than ten (10) years of age 2. Any person with a medical condition or disability that prevents wearing a face covering; in which it is encouraged not to be out in public at high risk 3. Any person while the person is consuming food or drink, or is seated at a restaurant to eat or drink 4. Any person while the person is: a. exercising outdoors b. maintaining a safe distance from other people not in the same household 5. Any person while driving alone or with passengers who are part of the same household as the driver 6. Any person obtaining services that requires temporary removal of the face covering for security surveillance, screening, or a need for specific access to the face, such as while visiting a bank or while obtaining a personal care service involving the face, but only to the extent necessary for the temporary removal 7. Any person while the person is in a swimming pool, lake, or similar body of water 8. Any person who is voting, assisting a voter, serving as a poll watcher, or activity administering an election, but wearing a face covering is strongly encouraged 9. Any person who is actively providing or obtaining access to religious worship, but wearing a covering is strongly encouraged 10. Any person while the person is giving a speech for a broadcast or to an audience Vulnerable Population (ALL PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 65) should: 1. strongly be encouraged to stay at home as much as possible 2. maintain appropriate physical distance from any member of the household who has been out of the residence in the previous fourteen (14) days 3. limit visits from outside of the household members 4. if leaving the home, implement physical distancing and to practice good hygiene, environmental cleanliness, and sanitation 5. People SHALL NOT visit nursing homes, state supported living centers, assisted living facilities, or long-term care facilities unless to provide critical assistance Hidalgo County Order 20-014 continues a COUNTYWIDE CURFEW as follows: 1. Persons seventeen (17) years or younger must be accompanied by adult or guardian unless; a. Providing essential services, essential travel b. Emergency purposes 2. Persons 18 and over are under curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., unless: a. Providing covered essential services, essential travel b. Emergency purposes Travel outside of one’s residence during CURFEW periods within jurisdiction of Hidalgo County should be limited to obtaining or performing essential covered services, travel as permitted by law, or as follows: i. To engage in activities or perform tasks essential to their health and safety, or to the health and safety of their family or household members (for example, obtaining medical supplies or medication, visiting a health care professional, or obtaining supplies needed to work from home). ii. To obtain necessary services or supplies for themselves and their family or household members, and products necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of households, or to deliver those services or supplies to others. iii. To engage in outdoor activity, such as visiting open parks, hunting or fishing, engaging in physical activity like walking, running or bicycling, provided the individuals, follow CDC guidance, comply with Physical Distancing including maintaining six-foot (6) physical distancing from each other; washing hands with soap and water at least twenty seconds or using hand sanitizer; covering coughs or sneezes; cleaning high-touch surfaces; not shaking hands; and covering mouth and nose when conducting activity within six feet (6) of another person. iv. To perform work providing essential products and services at an essential covered business or to otherwise carry out activities specifically permitted in this Order. v. To care for a family member, a child or pet in another household. vi. Any travel related to the provision of or access to essential covered services. vii. Travel to care for elderly, minors, dependents, persons with disabilities, or other vulnerable persons. viii. Travel to or from educational institutions for purposes of receiving materials for distance learning, for receiving meals, and business operations. ix. Travel to return to a place of residence, including from outside the jurisdiction x. Travel to return from a place of employment, including from outside the jurisdiction xi. Travel required by First Responders, Law Enforcement or court order. xii. Travel required for non-residents to return to their place of residence outside the County. Public Transportation should only be used for purposes of obtaining or performing: a) Essential covered services. b) To travel to and from work for the purposes of providing Covered Services. The Order is also recommending that no more than two (2) persons per vehicle for persons obtaining essential services, and four (4) persons per vehicles for essential Healthcare Operations, Government Functions, Essential Commercial services, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Security and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in its Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce. In compliance with Governor Abbott’s Proclamation amending Executive Order GA-28, any outdoor gathering in excess of ten (10) people is prohibited, unless the Mayor of the City in which the gathering is held or the Hidalgo County Judge in the case of a gathering in an unincorporated area, approves of the gathering, and such approval is made subject to applicable conditions or restrictions. Indoor or all commercial covered entities operating within Hidalgo County shall remain at 50% of the total listed occupancy limit. 51% alcohol sales establishments of their gross receipts from alcohol sales must remain closed (may do curbside/takeout). Bar areas within restaurant establishments must follow Minimum Standard Health Protocols relevant to operations of the business or entity services and must not permit customers to loiter at the bar or in common areas, only provide services to seated individuals in “bar” areas, discouraging activities that enable close physical contact in the “bar” areas. Order directs Commercial entities including but not limited to open-air (flea markets, farmers markets), and retail businesses to develop and implement “Health and Safety Practices” that require employees and customers to follow additional hygiene measures, such as: 1. Complying with Face Covering rules 2. Conducting temperature checks 3. Health screenings 4. Cleaning and disinfection 5. Hand hygiene 6. Training employees Restaurant covered entities shall limit services to curbside, drive-thru, and takeout in compliance with the CURFEW, as well as: 1. Continue to provide pick-up, drive-thru, or delivery services 2. Maintain six (6) feet distance between tables (four (4) feet if patricians are used) 3. Conducting temperature checks or health screenings at entrances This is no occupancy limit for the following: a. Any services listed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Security and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in its Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce, Version 3.1 or any subsequent version; b. Religious services conducted in churches, congregations, and houses of worship; c. Local government operations, including county and municipal government operations relating to licensing (including marriage licenses), permitting, recordation, document-filing services, as determined by the local government (including but not limited public foreclosure sales); d. Child-care services; e. Youth camps, including but not limited to those defined as such under Chapter 141 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, and including all summer camps, and other daytime and overnight camps for youth; and Recreational sports programs for youths and adults; Except as provided in this Order or in the minimum standard health protocols recommended by Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), found at www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus, people shall not be in groups larger than ten (10) and shall maintain six (6) feet of physical distancing from those not in their group or household. We all understand that NO law enforcement or other official may detain, arrest, or confine in jail any person for a violation of the Order, however law enforcement may enforce trespassing laws and remove violators at the request of a business establishment or other property owner. The Governor has made it clear that the Cities can do their part in protecting the health and safety of our County citizens. The Governor has authorized local law enforcement and officials to act, and stated his Order shall be enforced by issuing; 1. A verbal or written warning for a first-time violation of this face covering 2. A person’s second violation shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $250. 3. Each violation after that may be punishable by a fine not to exceed $250 per violation. And shutting down outdoor gatherings which are not approved by the City Mayors and/or not exempted by the Governor Abbott's Executive Order GA-29. This Order shall remain in effect until, 11:59 p.m. September 27, 2020, unless modified, rescinded,superseded, or amended pursuant to applicable law, and/or the status of COVID-19 in the County of Hidalgo, Texas. This Order supersedes prior Orders, as it relates to outdoor gatherings, and in the event of a conflict or apparent conflict between the Orders, this Order shall control. | RESUMEN DE LA ORDEN DEL CONDADO 20-014 La Orden 20-014 del Condado de Hidalgo continúa una respuesta a la Emergencia de Salud Pública relacionada con COVID-19 que requiere que los residentes SIGAN PRÁCTICAS DE SEGURIDAD, mientras que personas estén fuera debido a emergencias médicas, actividades esenciales, viajes esenciales o cualquier otro propósito permitido por esta Orden. La cobertura facial se aplica a todos excepto a: 1. Personas menores de diez (10) años 2. Personas con una condición médica o con una discapacidad que le impida usar una cobertura facial; en el que se recomienda no salir en público para evitar ser expuesto si es una persona de alto riesgo. 3. Cualquier persona mientras esté consumiendo alimentos o bebidas, o esté sentado(a) en un restaurante para comer o beber. 4. Cualquier persona mientras la persona: a. hace ejercicio al aire libre b. mantiene una distancia segura entre personas que no pertenecen al mismo hogar. 5. Personas que conduzcan solos(as) o con pasajeros que pertenezcan y/o vivan en el mismo hogar que el conductor. 6. Cualquier persona que obtenga servicios que requieran temporalmente quitar la cobertura facial para la vigilancia de seguridad, la revisión o necesidad de acceso específico a la cara, como cuando visita un banco o durante un servicio de cuidado personal que involucra la cara, pero solo a la medida de la eliminación temporal. 7. Persona(s) que se encuentre(n) en una piscina, lago, o otro cuerpo de agua similar 8. Persona(s) que esté(n) votando, ayudando a un votante, sirviendo como observador electoral o realizando una actividad que administre una elección, a lo que se recomienda encarecidamente usar un protector facial. 9. Persona(s) que proporcione(n) o obtenga(n) acceso a servicios religiosos, a lo que se recomienda encarecidamente usar un protector facial. 10. Cualquier persona que esté dando un discurso para una transmisión o ante una audiencia. La población vulnerable (personas mayores de 65 años) deben: 1. Quedarse en casa lo mas posible 2. Mantener una distancia física adecuada de cualquier miembro del hogar que haya estado fuera de la residencia durante los últimos catorce (14) días anteriores 3. Limitar visitas de personas fuera de los miembros del hogar 4. Si sale de casa, practique el distanciamiento físico y buena higiene, también mantenga su ambiente y saneamiento limpio 5. Personas no deben visitar hogares de ancianos, centros de vida con apoyo estatal, instalaciones de vida asistida o instalaciones de atención a largo plazo a menos que brindan asistencia crítica La Orden 20-014 del Condado de Hidalgo continúa un TOQUE DE QUEDA de la siguiente manera: 1. Las personas (17) años o menores deben estar acompañadas por un adulto o tutor a menos que; a. Proporcionen servicios esenciales o viajes esenciales b. Tengan propósitos de emergencia 2. Las personas mayores de 18 años están bajo toque de queda de 10:00 p.m. a 5:00 a.m., a menos que; a. Brindan servicios esenciales o tengan viajes esenciales b. Tengan propósitos de emergencia Los viajes fuera de la residencia de uno durante el TOQUE DE QUEDA dentro de la jurisdicción del Condado de Hidalgo deben limitarse a obtener o realizar servicios cubiertos esenciales, viajar según lo permita la ley o lo siguiente deben limitarse a: i. Participar en actividades o realizar tareas esenciales para su salud y seguridad, o para la salud y seguridad de su familia o miembros del hogar (por ejemplo, obtener suministros médicos o medicamentos, visitar a un profesional de la salud u obtener los suministros necesarios para trabajar desde su hogar). ii. Obtener servicios o suministros necesarios para ellos mismos y sus familiares o miembros del hogar, y productos necesarios para mantener la seguridad, el saneamiento y el funcionamiento esencial del hogar o para brindar esos servicios o suministros a otras personas. iii. Participar en actividades al aire libre, como visitar parques abiertos, cazar o pescar, participar en actividades físicas como caminar, correr o andar en bicicleta, siempre que las personas sigan la guía de los CDC, cumplan con el distanciamiento físico, incluyendo el mantenimiento de seis pies (6) de distancia física entre uno y otro; lavarse las manos con agua y jabón por lo menos veinte segundos o usar desinfectante para manos; cubrirse al toser o estornudar; limpiar superficies de alto contacto; no dar la mano; y cubrirse la boca y la nariz al realizar una actividad dentro de los seis pies (6) de otra persona. iv. Para realizar trabajos que brinden productos y servicios esenciales en un negocio esencial o para llevar a cabo actividades específicamente permitidas en esta Orden. v. Para cuidar a un miembro de la familia, un niño o una mascota en otro hogar. vi. Todo viaje relacionado con la prestación de, o el acceso a, servicios esenciales. vii. Viajes para atender a personas mayores, menores, dependientes, personas con discapacidades u otras personas vulnerables. viii. Viajar hacia o desde instituciones educativas con el propósito de recibir materiales para él aprendizaje a distancia, para recibir comidas y realizar operaciones comerciales. ix. Viajes de regreso a un lugar de residencia, incluyendo viajes fuera de la jurisdicción. x. Viajes de regreso a un lugar de trabajo, incluyendo viajes fuera de la jurisdicción. xi. Viajes requeridos por primeros respondedores, las autoridades policiales u orden judicial. xii. Viajes de regreso a un lugar de residencia para residentes que viven fuera del condado El transporte público solo debe usarse con el propósito de obtener o realizar: a) Servicios esenciales. b) Para viajar hacia y desde el trabajo con el propósito de brindar Servicios esenciales. La Orden también recomienda que no más de dos (2) personas por vehículo para personas que obtengan servicios esenciales, y cuatro (4) personas por vehículo para operaciones esenciales de atención médica, funciones gubernamentales, servicios comerciales esenciales y ciberseguridad de la Agencia de Seguridad de la Infraestructura (CISA) del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de EE. UU. en su Guía sobre la fuerza laboral de infraestructura crítica esencial. De conformidad con la Orden Ejecutiva GA-28 del Gobernador Abbott, cualquier reunión al aire libre en exceso de diez (10) personas esta prohibido, a menos que sea aprobado por el alcalde de la ciudad en la que se realizara el encuentro o el juez del condado de Hidalgo, en el caso de una reunión en un área no incorporada, aprueba la reunión. Dicha aprobación está sujeta a las condiciones o restricciones aplicables. Los establecimientos con área interior o entidades cubiertas comerciales que operan dentro del Condado de Hidalgo, permanecerán al 50% del límite de ocupación total indicado. Los establecimientos de venta de alcohol de 51% permanecen cerrados (pueden ofrecer servicio desde la acera / comida para llevar). Las áreas de bar dentro de los establecimientos de restaurantes deben seguir los Protocolos de Salud Estándar Mínimos relevantes para las operaciones del negocio o los servicios de la entidad y no deben permitir que los clientes se entretengan en el bar o en áreas comunes, solo brindar servicios a personas sentadas en áreas de "bar"; deteniendo las actividades que permiten un contacto físico cercano en las áreas de "barra". La orden dirige que las entidades comerciales, incluyendo los mercados de pulgas, los mercados de agricultores, y negocios minoristas deban desarrollar e implementar “Prácticas de Salud y Seguridad” adicionales que requieren que los empleados y clientes sigan medidas de higiene, incluyendo: 1. El uso de cubiertas faciales sobre la boca y la nariz 2. Administrando chequeos de temperatura 3. Pruebas de salud 4. Limpieza y desinfección 5. Higiene de manos 6. Entrenamiento de empleados Restaurantes deben limitar sus servicios desde la acera, servicio de autoservicio y la comida para llevar de acuerdo con la ORDEN DE REFUGIO EN CASA, así como también: 1. Continuar brindando servicios para llevar, auto-servicio o entrega 2. Mantenga una distancia de 6 pies entre las mesas (4 pies si se utilizan patricios) 3. Administrando chequeos de temperatura o pruebas de salud en las entradas No hay límite de ocupación para lo siguiente: a. Cualquier servicio enumerado por la Agencia de Seguridad de Infraestructura y Seguridad Cibernética (CISA) del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de EE. UU. en su Guía Sobre la Fuerza Laboral de Infraestructura Crítica Esencial, Versión 3.1 o cualquier versión posterior; b. Servicios religiosos realizados en iglesias, congregaciones y lugares de culto; c. Operaciones del gobierno local, incluyendo las operaciones del gobierno municipal y del condado relacionadas con la concesión de licencias (incluyendo las licencias de matrimonio), los permisos, el registro y los servicios de archivo de documentos, según determinado por el gobierno local (incluidas, entre otras, las ventas públicas de ejecución hipotecaria); d. Servicios de cuidado de niños; e. Campamentos para jóvenes, incluidos, entre otros, los definidos como tales en el Capítulo 141 del Código de Salud y Seguridad de Texas, e incluyendo todos los campamentos de verano y otros campamentos para jóvenes durante el día y la noche; y programas de deportes recreativos para jóvenes y adultos; Salvo lo dispuesto en esta Orden o en los protocolos de salud mínimos recomendados por el Departamento de Servicios de Salud del Estado de Texas (DSHS), que se encuentran en www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus, las personas no deben estar en grupos de más de diez (10) y mantendrá seis (6) pies de distancia física de aquellos que no están en su grupo o hogar. Todos entendemos que ningún agente de la ley u otro funcionario puede detener, arrestar o encarcelar a cualquier persona por una violación de la Orden, sin embargo, la policía puede hacer cumplir las leyes de intrusión y expulsar a los infractores a solicitud de un establecimiento comercial u otro propietario. Pero el gobernador ha dejado en claro que las ciudades pueden hacer de su parte para proteger la salud y la seguridad de los ciudadanos de nuestro condado. El Gobernador ha autorizado a las fuerzas del orden y los funcionarios locales a actuar, y como declaró en su Orden se ejecutará mediante la emisión de; 1. Una advertencia verbal o escrita por primera violación de esta cobertura facial 2. La segunda infracción de una persona se castigará con una multa que no exceda $250. 3. Cada violación después de eso puede ser castigada con una multa que no exceda los $250 por violación. Y cerrar las reuniones al aire libre que no estén aprobadas por los alcaldes de la ciudad y / o no estén exentas por la orden GA-29 del gobernador. Esta Orden permanecerá vigente hasta las 11:59 p.m. 27 de septiembre de 2020, a menos que sea modificado, rescindido, reemplazado o enmendado de conformidad con la ley aplicable y / o el estado de COVID-19 en el Condado de Hidalgo, Texas. Esta Orden reemplaza a las Órdenes anteriores, en lo que se refiere a reuniones al aire libre, y en caso de conflicto o aparente conflicto entre las Órdenes, prevalecerá esta Orden. |
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Hidalgo County Board of Judges has cancelled Jury Panels until December 1, 2020
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Community members can practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces (for example: tables, doorknobs, light switches, handles, desks, toilets, faucets, sinks, and electronics (see below for special electronics cleaning and disinfection instructions)) with household cleaners and EPA-registered disinfectants that are appropriate for the surface, following label instructions. Labels contain instructions for safe and effective use of the cleaning product including precautions you should take when applying the product, such as wearing gloves and making sure you have good ventilation during use of the product.
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