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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.
VACCINE PROVIDER LOCATION (MAP)
VACCINE WEEKLY ALLOCATION PROVIDER LIST
WELCOME TO HIDALGO COUNTY'S COVID-19 VACCINCE INFORMATION PAGE
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now approved the use of COVID-19 vaccines from three different manufacturers: Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson. This is expected to be the largest vaccination endeavor in U.S. history. Although the state of Texas is leading the vaccination process, Hidalgo County is providing all the necessary support to aid getting what is predicted to be in excess of half a million vaccinations locally. This page is dedicated to providing the most up-to-date information regarding vaccines, the process by which it is being administered as well as where and when Hidalgo County residents may get a vaccine.
Because the process is fluid, we encourage you to visit this page often for the latest information regarding COVID-19 vaccinations.
UPCOMING VACCINE CLINICS
| 1ST DOSE MODERNA VACCINATION IS AVAILABLE AT : | DATE OF EVENT |
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Mission Clinic ( 1st Dose Only)
Registeration: CLOSED | Day of Event: Thursday, April 15, 2021Location: Mission Event Center - 2425 Ruby Red Blvd. Time: By appointment Requirements: You must be 18 years or older & have a valid photo ID |
Edcouch-Elsa Clinic ( 1st Dose Only)
| Day of Event: Thursday, April 15, 2021Location: Robert M. Capello Sr. Gymnasium - Hwy 107 & Mile 4 Road West, in Edcouch, TX. Time: 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Requirements: You must be 18 years or older & have a valid photo ID |
Edinburg Clinic ( 1st Dose Only)
| Day of Event: Thursday, April 15, 2021 and Friday, April 16, 2021Location: Richard R. Flores Stadium, 1800 S. Stadium Drive, in Edinburg. Time: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Requirements: You must be 18 years or older & have a valid photo ID 🔘Gray wristbands - Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 7am -3pm 🔴Red wristbands - Friday, April 16, 2021 from 7am -3pm |
McAllen Clinic ( 1st Dose Only)
| Day of Event: Friday, April 16, 2021Location: McAllen Convention Center - 700 Convention Center Blvd in McAllen Time: starting at 7 a.m. Requirements: You must be 18 years or older & have a valid photo ID, bring pre-screening documents (found here) |
| 2ND DOSE MODERNA VACCINATION IS AVAILABLE AT : | DATE OF EVENT |
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(2nd Dose Only) | Day of Event:Location: Time: Must bring: |
(2nd Dose Only) | Day of Event:Location: Time: Must bring: |
PLEASE BE ADVISED: Hidalgo County Health and Human Services will begin administering the vaccinations on date of event specified for only those that received a wristband the day prior due to limited supply of Moderna doses available. For questions or concerns call 956-292-7765.
VACCINE PROVIDER LOCATION (MAP)
VACCINE WEEKLY ALLOCATION PROVIDER LIST
HIDALGO COUNTY VACCINATION PLAN
I. Objective
The objective of the Hidalgo County Vaccination Plan to is efficiently and effectively distribute the COVID-19 vaccine within Hidalgo County in accordance with State and Federal Guidelines.
II. Guiding Principles
The Hidalgo County Vaccination Plan – Jail Staff Vaccination Addendum will abide by the Texas Department of State Health Services Vaccine Allocation Guiding Principles. COVID-19 vaccines that are in limited supply will be allocated based on:
• Protecting health care workers who fill a critical role in caring for and preserving the lives of COVID-19 patients and maintaining the health care infrastructure for all who need it.
• Protecting front-line workers who are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 due to the nature of their work providing critical services and preserving the economy.
• Protecting vulnerable populations who are at a greater risk of severe disease and death if they contract COVID-19.
• Mitigating health inequities due to factors such as demographics, poverty, insurance status, and geography.
• Data-driven allocations using the best available scientific evidence and epidemiology at the time, allowing for flexibility for local conditions.
• Geographic diversity through a balanced approach that considers access in urban and rural communities in affected zip codes.
• Transparency through sharing allocations with the public and seeking public feedback.
III. Prioritization
As of Monday, March 29, 2021, Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has opened up vaccine eligibility to all Texans ages 16 and over.
IMPORTANT MUNICIPALITY INFORMATION
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CLEANING & DISINFECTING HOUSEHOLDS
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.
For electronics follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all cleaning and disinfection products. Consider use of wipe-able covers for electronics. If no manufacturer guidance is available, consider the use of alcohol-based wipes or spray containing at least 70% alcohol to disinfect touch screens. Dry surfaces thoroughly to avoid pooling of liquids.
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.
SAN JUAN, TX
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY TESTING SITE OPTIONS
PUBLIC ADVISORY: The COVID-19 testing entities provided below are not affiliated with Hidalgo County. 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. Visit the website for locations and times which are available at curative.com. Click Book Now in order to locate the nearest testing site by entering your zip code.
CURATIVE TESTING SITES LOCATED IN HIDALGO COUNTYPrecinct 4 Endowment Center - Kiosk : 107 N. Sunflower Road, Edinburg, TX 78542 McAllen Public Library - Kiosk : 4001 N 23rd Street, McAllen, TX 78504 Bobby Lackey Stadium - Mobile Van : 784 N Westgate Dr. Weslaco, TX 78596 Mission CISD - Kiosk : West 15th St, Mission, TX 78572 Precinct 4 Linn San Manuel Fire Station - Kiosk : 21661 TX-186, Edinburg, TX 78542 Fernando De La Rosa Memorial Library (Drive Thru Appointment) : 416 N Tower Rd, Alamo, TX 78516 PSJA ISD Middle School (Walk Up Registration) : 804 South Stewart Road, San Juan, TX 78589 Achieve Early College High School (Walk Up Registration) : 1601 North 27th Street, McAllen, TX 78501 Weslaco Service Center (Walk Up Registration) : 1200 East 6th St, Weslaco, TX 78596 Palmview High School (Walk Up Registration) : 3901 La Homa Road, Palmview, TX 78574 La Joya Fire Department (Walk Up Registration) : 625 East Expressway 83, Mission, TX 78572 |
HIDALGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY ORDER RELATED TO THE OPENING OF TEXAS IN RESPONSE TO THE CONTINUING PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY (21-003)
Versión en español próximamente |
ORDERS PERTAINING TO LOCAL DISASTER DUE
TO PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
- Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - Hidalgo County Emergency Order 21-003. English/Spanish
- Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - Hidalgo County Emergency Order 21-002. English/Spanish
- Friday, January 8, 2021 - Hidalgo County Emergency Order 21-001. English/Spanish
- Tuesday, December 29, 2020 - Hidalgo County Emergency Order 20-018. English
- Friday, October 23, 2020 - Hidalgo County Emergency Order 20-017. English/Spanish
- Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - Hidalgo County Emergency Order 20-016. English/Spanish
- 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, April 16, 2021 - Zero deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 209 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, April 15, 2021 - Two deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 218 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, April 14, 2021 - Two deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 203 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, April 13, 2021 - Three deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 172 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Monday, April 12, 2021 - Two deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 91 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Friday, April 9, 2021 - Four deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 177 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, April 8, 2021 - Six deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 271 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, April 7, 2021 - Hidalgo County announces second commemorative video observing the one year anniversary of COVID-19 related deaths. Click here to read more. Click here to watch video.
- Wednesday, April 7, 2021 - Hidalgo County launches the Homebound Vaccination Initiative. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, April 7, 2021 - Seven deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 332 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - Six deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 90 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Monday, April 5, 2021 - Hidalgo County Precinct 1 to host 2nd dose vaccine clinic on April 6 in Mercedes. Click here to read more.
- Monday, April 5, 2021 - Second dose COVID-19 vaccination clinic set in La Joya. Click here to read more.
- Monday, April 5, 2021 - One death related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 65 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, April 1, 2021 - Two deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 172 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, March 31, 2021 - One death related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 214 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, March 30, 2021 - Hidalgo County Precinct 1 to host 2nd dose vaccine clinic on April 1. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, March 30, 2021 - Five deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 144 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Monday, March 29, 2021 - Mission to host another first dose vaccine clinic - online pre-registration required. Click here to read more.
- Monday, March 29, 2021 - Hidalgo County Precinct 3 to host drive-thru vaccine registration event today. Click here to read more.
- Monday, March 29, 2021 - Six deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 151 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Friday, March 26, 2021 - Three deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 179 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, March 25,2021 - Four deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 196 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, March 24, 2021 - Four deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 371 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, March 24, 2021 - Hidalgo County announces higher allotment of COVID-19 vaccines. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - Five deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 183 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - Hidalgo County to host drive-thru vaccine registration clinic today. Click here to read more.
- Monday, March 22, 2021 - Hidalgo County announces rollout of online registration system for COVID-19 vaccine. Click here to read more.
- Monday, March 22, 2021 - Six deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 130 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Friday, March 19, 2021 - Five deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 142 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, March 18, 2021 - Nine deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 378 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, March 17, 2021 - Hidalgo County unveils commemorative video highlighting one year anniversary of COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, March 17, 2021- Health and Human Services Director Eddie Olivarez to hold media briefing on COVID-19 variant cases in Hidalgo Count. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, March 17, 2021-Hidalgo County Judge creates COVID-19 Memorial Task Force. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, March 17, 2021 - Seven deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 659 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, March 16, 2021 - Three deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 974 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Monday, March 15, 2021 - Four deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 793 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Friday, March 12, 2021 - One death related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 818 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, March 11, 2021-Hidalgo County policy on facial coverings remains in effect. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, March 11, 2021 - Five deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 257 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, March 10, 2021-Hidalgo County and Donna Independent School District to host COVID-19 Community 2nd Dose Vaccine Clinic. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, March 10, 2021 - Four deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 238 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - Hidalgo County Judge signs order loosening COVID-19 restrictions, but encourages continued vigilance. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - Seven deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 216 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Monday, March 8, 2021 - Eight deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 156 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Friday, March 5, 2021 - Thirteen deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 302 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, March 4, 2021 - Eleven deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 303 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - State expands pool of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - Ten deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 463 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021 - Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez responds to Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to reopen Texas businesses and rescind statewide face mask orders. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021 - Seven deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 390 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Monday, March 1, 2021 - Nine deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 628 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Friday, February 26, 2021 - Six deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 983 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday. February 25, 2021 - Eight deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 807 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - Twelve deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 853 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez increases occupancy capacity limits due to drop in hospitalizations. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, February 23,2021 - Eight deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 616 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Monday, February 22, 2021 - Eleven deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 702 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Friday, February 19, 2021 - Nine deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 510 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, February 18, 2021 - Seventeen deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 469 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - 152 COVID-19 positive cases reported in Hidalgo County; this is a modified version of the Daily Report due to limited system access and staff. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, February 16, 2021 - Nine deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 600 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, February 14, 2021 - State-run COVID-19 testing sites closed through Wednesday due to inclement weather. Click here to read more.
- Friday, February 12, 2021 - Thirteen deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 639 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, February 11, 2021 - Hidalgo County and Donna Independent School District to host COVID-19 Community Vaccine Clinic. Click here to read more. Click here for map.
- Thursday, February 11, 2021 - Ten deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 588 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, February 10, 2021 - Ten deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 508 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, February 9, 2021 - Fifteen deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 671 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Monday, February 8, 2021 - Twelve deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 1,016 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Friday, February 5, 2021 - Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez urges caution with Super Bowl gatherings. Click here to read more.
- Friday, February 5, 2021 - Eleven deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 719 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, February 4, 2021 - Twelve deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 579 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, February 3, 2021 - Fourteen deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 816 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, February 2, 2021 - Twelve deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 1,172 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, February 2, 2021 - Hidalgo County hosts COVID-19 mobile vaccine clinic in the Delta Area. Click here to read more.
- Monday, February 1, 2021 - Thirteen deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 733 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Friday, January 29, 2021 - Nine deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 718 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, January 28, 2021 - Hidalgo County, La Joya ISD and City of Mercedes hosts clinics next week to administer second dose of COVID-19 vaccines. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, January 28, 2021 - Fourteen deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 584 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, January 27, 2021 - Mission to host community vaccine clinic. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, January 27, 2021 - Eighteen deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 654 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, January 26, 2021 - Ten deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 624 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Monday, January 25, 2021 - Hidalgo County begins second dose COVID-19 vaccines. Click here to read more.
- Monday, January 25, 2021 - Hidalgo County and PSJA ISD hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Tuesday. Click here to read more.
- Monday, January 25, 2021 - Fifteen deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 758 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Friday, January 22, 2021 - Twenty-one deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 709 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, January 21, 2021 - Seventeen deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 750 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, January 20, 2021 - Eighteen deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 739 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, January 19, 2021 - Twelve deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 678 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, January 19, 2021 - County schedules fourth community COVID-19 vaccine clinic in La Joya area targeting ages 65 and older. Click here to read more.
- Friday, January 15, 2021 - Hidalgo County launches virtual video memorial depicting local lives lost due to COVID-19 Click here to read more.
- Friday, January 15, 2021 - Ten deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 511 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, January 14, 2021 - Fourteen deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 563 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, January, 13, 2021 - County schedules second community COVID-19 vaccine clinic in La Joya area; event marks the first time that two clinics will be held simultaneously in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, January 13, 2021 - Nine deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 637 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - County schedules community COVID-19 vaccine clinic in San Juan. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - Seven deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 488 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Monday, January 11, 2021 - Six deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 538 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Friday, January 8, 2021 - Hidalgo County Judge tightens safety restrictions after state re-designates the area a high hospitalization area. Click here to read more.
- Friday, January 8, 2021 - Ten deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 758 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, January 7, 2021 - Eight deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 645 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, January 6, 2021 - County schedules second community COVID-19 vaccine clinic in La Joya. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, January 6, 2021 - Eleven deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 540 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, January 5, 2021 - Ten deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 547 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Monday, January 4, 2021 - Seven deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 448 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, December 31, 2020 - Nine deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 697 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, December 30, 2020 - Hidalgo County schedules first community COVID-19 vaccine clinic targeting healthcare workers, elderly. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, December 30, 2020 - Five deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 604 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, December 29, 2020 - Six deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 329 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Monday, December 28, 2020 - Five deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 304 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, December 24, 2020 - Eight deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 380 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, December 23, 2020 - Four deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 340 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, December 22, 2020 - Four deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 293 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Monday, December 21, 2020 - Six deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 411 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Friday, December 18, 2020 - Five deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 505 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, December 17, 2020 - Four deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 522 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, December 16, 2020 - Eight deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 377 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, December 15,2020 - Seven more deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 447 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Monday, December 14, 2020 - Nine more deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 453 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Monday, December 14, 2020 - Hidalgo County to share COVID-19 information in new format to conform to state's changing criteria. Click here to read more.
- Sunday, December 13, 2020 - State says COVID-19 vaccine is on its way to Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Friday, December 11, 2020 - Five more deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 375 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, December 10, 2020 - Hidalgo County Judge tests positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, December 10, 2020 - Six more deaths related to Covid-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 285 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, December 9, 2020 - Eight more deaths related to Covid-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 330 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, December 8, 2020 - Seven more deaths related to Covid-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 346 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Monday December 7, 2020 - State of Texas scheduled to send Hidalgo County 11,700 COVID-19 vaccine doses initial allotment. Click here to read more.
- Monday, December 7, 2020 - Five more deaths related to Covid-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 386 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Friday, December 4, 2020 - Eight more deaths related to Covid-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 508 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, December 3, 2020 - Ten more deaths related to Covid-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 726 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, December 2, 2020 - Nine more deaths related to Covid-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 607 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, December 1, 2020- Thirteen more deaths related to Covid-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 526 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Monday, November 30,2020 - Zero additional deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 176 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Friday, November 27,2020 - Two more deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 612 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, November 25, 2020 - Four more deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 763 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, November 24, 2020 - Ten more deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 655 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Monday, November 23,2020 - Four more deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 729 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Friday, November 20,2020 - Eight more deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 719 positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, November 19,2020 - Seven more deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 679 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - Nine more deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 681 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - Two more deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 426 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Monday, November 16, 2020 - Six more deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 167 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Friday, November 13, 2020 - Applications being accepted for the Hidalgo County Mortgage and Rent Relief Program. Click here to read more.
- Friday, November 13, 2020 - Four people die of COVID-19 related causes in Hidalgo County; 199 more positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, November 12, 2020 - Five more die of COVID-19 related causes in Hidalgo County; 183 more positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - Hidalgo County health officials report eight more deaths and 147 new cases related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Monday, November 9, 2020 - Three more die of COVID-19 related causes in Hidalgo County; 198 more positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Friday, November 6, 2020 - Nine more die of COVID-19 related causes in Hidalgo County; 193 more positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, November 5, 2020 - Health officials report two more deaths related to COVID-19 in Hidalgo County and 216 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, November 4, 2020 - Health officials report six more deaths related to COVID-19 in Hidalgo County and 130 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - Health officials report six more deaths related to COVID-19 in Hidalgo County and 202 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Monday, November 2, 2020 - Health officials report three more deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County and 160 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Friday, October 30, 2020 - Five more deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 123 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, October 29, 2020 - Seven more deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 177 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, October 28, 2020 - Six more deaths and 204 new cases related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - Ten more deaths and 181 new cases related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Monday, October 26, 2020 - Hidalgo health department reports 5 more deaths related to COVID-19 and 130 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Friday, October 23, 2020 - Hidalgo County Judge extends emergency safety orders, stipulates that bars shall remain closed, schools to follow state guidelines. Click here to read more.
- Friday, October 23, 2020 - Five more deaths and 171 new cases related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, October 22, 2020 - Eight more deaths and 284 new cases related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - Person on Hidalgo County balloting committee tests positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - Seven more deaths and 172 new cases related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, October 20, 2020 - Four more deaths and 164 new cases related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County. Click here to read more.
- Friday, October 16, 2020 - Hidalgo health department reports 3 more deaths related to COVID-19 and 145 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, October 15, 2020 - Hidalgo County, City of McAllen intervene with out-of-state bus arriving in South Texas after passenger dies and another tests positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, October 15, 2020 - Eight more deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 246 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, October 14, 2020 - Sixteen more deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 174 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, October 13, 2020 - County Judge decides not to immediately reopen Hidalgo County bars. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, October 13, 2020 - Fifteen more deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 119 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Monday, October 12, 2020 - Hidalgo health department reports 12 more deaths related to COVID-19 and 143 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Friday, October 9, 2020 - Seventeen more deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 204 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, October 8, 2020 - Nineteen more deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 130 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - Hidalgo health department reports 21 more deaths related to COVID-19 and 205 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - Hidalgo County no longer considered a high hospitalization area and, therefore, subject to higher occupancy levels. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - Hidalgo health department reports 18 more COVID-19 related deaths, 183 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Monday, October 5, 2020 - Hidalgo health department reports 26 more deaths related to COVID-19 and 224 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Friday, October 2, 2020 - Hidalgo health department reports 22 more deaths related to COVID-19 and 208 new positive cases. Click here to read more.
- Thursday, October 1, 2020 - Twenty more deaths related to COVID-19 recorded in Hidalgo County and 214 new positive cases logged. Click here to read more.
- Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - Seventeen deaths related to COVID-19 are recorded in Hidalgo County; 149 more test positive. Click here to read more.
- Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - Twenty new fatalities related to COVID-19 are recorded in Hidalgo County; 158 more test positive. Click here to read more.
- Monday, September 28, 2020 - Another 31 people in Hidalgo County die from COVID-19 complications; 115 more test positive for virus. Click here to read more.
- 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 is here,’ 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, another 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 21-001 SUMMARY Hidalgo County Order 21-001 continues a response to the Public Health Emergency and mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Among the safety measures Judge Richard F. Cortez has decided to keep in effect are: • Requiring facial coverings when people are inside commercial buildings when six feet of physical distancing is not feasible. Among the safety measures changed: • All businesses operating within Hidalgo County shall have a maximum capacity of 50 percent of its listed occupancy. • All hospitals shall hereafter postpone all elective surgeries and procedures that are not medically necessary to diagnose or correct a serious medical condition of, or to preserve the life of, a patient who without timely performance of the surgery or procedure would be at risk for serious adverse medical consequences or death, as determined by the patient's physician; provided however that this prohibition shall not apply to any surgery or procedure that, if performed in accordance with the commonly accepted standard of clinical practice, would not deplete any hospital capacity needed to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. • Event organizers are limited to 50 percent capacity at indoor venues and there are no limits for outdoor events provided that seating is limited to groups of no more than ten people. 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 All commercial business entities operating within Hidalgo County shall remain at fifty-percent (50%) of the total listed occupancy limit. It is highly encouraged and recommended that to the extent possible, covered services should be provided by curbside, drive-thru, or take-out. All bars and similar establishments that receive more than fifty-one percent (51%) of their gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages MUST remain CLOSED, but may remain open for delivery and take-out, including for alcoholic beverages, as authorized by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). 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. Additional Health and Safety Practices required to be developed and implemented by this Order SHALL also include additional mitigating measures designed to control and reduce the transmission of COVID-19, in compliance with the Governor's Strike Force to Open Texas - Open Texas Checklists; Phase III. Business Resources and Open Texas-Checklist , in addition to the Covered entities enumerated below, additional entities may be found at the following link: Commercial Business Retailers: https://open.texas.gov/uploads/files/organization/opentexas/OpenTexas-Checklist-Restaurants.pdf Employers of covered entities: Event Organizers should follow Minimum Standard Health Protocols relevant to the operations of the business or entity services. Events held indoors, other than a church ceremony, are limited to fifty percent (50%) of the total listed occupancy of the facility. All patrons must wear a face covering (over nose and mouth) wherever it is not feasible to maintain six (6) feet of physical distancing from another individual not in the same household. Minimum Standard Health Protocols should be followed such as modifying entry and exit procedures to ensure individuals are able to maintain six (6) feet separation from individuals outside their a group while entering and exiting the facility; no tables of more than ten (10) individuals; for facilities that configure seating arrangements in rows, maintain at least two seats (or six feet separation) between groups in any row (except that two (2) or more members of the same household, or two individuals who are not members of the same household but who are attending together can sit adjacent to one another, with two (2) seats empty on either side), and alternate rows between patrons (every other row left empty) as appropriate. https://open.texas.gov/uploads/fiIes/organization/opentexas/OpenTexas-Checklist-Employers.pdf Restaurants are encouraged to continue services with curbside, drive-thru, and takeout. Restaurants should follow Minimum Standard Health Protocols relevant to operations of the business or entity services such as continuing to provide pick-up, drive-thru or delivery services, maintain at least six (6) feet of physical distancing between tables, or four (4) feet physical distancing between tables if the restaurant uses a partition, conducting temperature checks or health screenings at entrances. Restaurant Covered entities may adopt additional protocols consistent with their specific needs and circumstances to help protect the health and safety of all employees and customers. https://open.texas.gov/uploads/files/organization/opentexas/OpenTexas-Checklist-Restaurants.pdf Cosmetology Salon/Hair Salon: https://open.texas.gov/uploads/files/organization/opentexas/OpenTexas-Checklist-Cosmetology-Hair-Salon-Customers.pdf https://open.texas.gov/uploads/files/organization/opentexas/OpenTexas-Checklist-Nail-Salons.pdf Gyms, Exercise Facilities and Classes: https://open.texas.gov/uploads/files/organization/opentexas/OpenTexas-Checklist-Gyms-Exercise-Facilities.pdf Bowling Alleys and Bingo Halls: Weddings and Wedding Reception Venues: https://open.texas.gov/uploads/files/organization/opentexas/OpenTexas-Checklist-Wedding-Reception-Venues.pdf Movie Theaters: https://open.texas.gov/uploads/files/organization/opentexas/OpenTexas-Checklist-Movie-Theaters.pdf Public schools may operate as provided by, and under the minimum standard health protocols found in, guidance issued by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Private schools and institutions of higher education are encouraged to establish similar standards. Vulnerable Population (ALL PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 65) should: ALL persons over the age of sixty-five (65), are strongly encouraged to stay at home as much as possible; to maintain appropriate physical distance from any member of the household who has been out of the residence in the previous fourteen (14) days; limit visits from outside of the household members; if leaving the home, to implement physical distancing and to practice good hygiene, environmental cleanliness, and sanitation. People may visit nursing homes, state supported living centers, assisted living facilities, or long-term care facilities determined through guidance from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Nursing homes, state supported living centers, assisted living facilities, and long-term care facilities should follow infection control policies and practices set forth by the HHSC, including minimizing the movement of staff between facilities as appropriate. 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 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; f. 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. This Order shall remain in full force and became effective, 12:01a.m. January 8, 2021. Unless it is modified, rescinded, superseded, or amended pursuant to applicable law, and/or the status of COVID-19 in the County of Hidalgo, Texas changes, the order remains in effect. 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 21-001 La Orden del Condado de Hidalgo 21-001 continúa dando respuesta a la Emergencia de Salud Pública y mitigando la propagación del COVID-19. Entre las medidas de seguridad que el juez Richard F. Cortez ha decidido mantener en vigencia se encuentran: • Exigir cubiertas faciales cuando las personas están en el interior de edificios comerciales y cuando no es factible un distanciamiento físico de seis pies. Entre las medidas de seguridad cambiadas: • Todos los negocios que operan dentro del Condado de Hidalgo deberán tener una capacidad máxima del 50 por ciento de su ocupación indicada. • Todos los hospitales pospondrán en lo sucesivo todas las cirugías y procedimientos electivos que no sean médicamente necesarios para diagnosticar o corregir una afección médica grave o para preservar la vida de un paciente que, sin la realización oportuna de la cirugía o el procedimiento, estaría en riesgo de consecuencias médicas adversas o muerte, según lo determine el médico del paciente; siempre que, sin embargo, esta prohibición no se aplique a ninguna cirugía o procedimiento que, si se realiza de acuerdo con el estándar de práctica clínica comúnmente aceptado, no agotaría la capacidad del hospital necesaria para responder a la emergencia de salud pública COVID-19. La cobertura facial se aplica a todos excepto a: 1. Cualquier persona menor de diez (10) años. 2. Cualquier persona con una condición médica o discapacidad que le impida usar una cubierta facial; en la cual se recomienda por el alto riesgo a no estar en público. 3. Cualquier persona mientras se encuentre consumiendo alimentos o bebidas, o esté sentada en un restaurante para comer o beber. 4. Cualquier persona mientras la persona esté: a. Realizando ejercicio al aire libre b. Manteniendo una distancia segura de otras personas que no pertenecen al mismo núcleo del hogar 5. Conduciendo sola o con pasajeros que forman parte del mismo hogar que el conductor. 6. Obteniendo un servicios que requiera la remoción temporal de la cubierta facial para vigilancia de seguridad, revisión o una necesidad de acceso específico a la cara, como por ejemplo si visita un banco o mientras esté obteniendo un servicio de cuidado personal que involucra la cara, pero su remoción temporal deber ser solo durante ese tiempo específico. 7. Este o se encuentre en una piscina, lago o algún otro lugar similar con agua. 8. Cualquier persona que esté votando, ayudando a un votante, sirviendo como observador electoral o realizando una actividad que administre una elección; sin embargo, se recomienda encarecidamente que se cubra la cara. 9. Cualquier persona que esté proporcionando u obteniendo acceso al culto religioso de manera activa, sin embargo, se recomienda encarecidamente que use una cubierta. 10. Cualquier persona mientras la persona esté dando un discurso para una transmisión o ante una audiencia. Todas las entidades comerciales que operan dentro del Condado de Hidalgo deben permanecer con el cincuenta por ciento (50%) del límite total de ocupación indicado. Se le recomienda encarecidamente que en la medida de lo posible, los lugares cubiertos brinden su servicio únicamente de la forma de auto servicio y órdenes para llevar. Todos los bares y establecimientos similares que reciben más del cincuenta y uno por ciento (51%) de sus ingresos brutos por la venta de bebidas alcohólicas DEBEN permanecer CERRADOS, pero pueden permanecer abiertos para entrega de comida para llevar, incluidas las bebidas alcohólicas, según lo autorizado por la Comisión de Bebidas Alcohólicas de Texas (TABC). 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 merodeen en el bar o en las áreas comunes, solo deben brindar servicios a personas sentadas en áreas de "bar", desalentando las actividades que Permitir un contacto físico cercano en las áreas de "barra". Las prácticas de salud y seguridad adicionales que se deben desarrollar e implementar por esta orden, también incluirán medidas de mitigación adicionales diseñadas para controlar y reducir la transmisión de COVID-19, de conformidad con lo emitido por el Gobernador para Abrir Texas - Open Texas Checklists; Fase III. Además de las entidades cubiertas que se enumeran a continuación, se pueden encontrar también algunas otras entidades adicionales en el siguiente enlace: Negocios Comerciales Minoristas: https://open.texas.gov/uploads/files/organization/opentexas/OpenTexas-Checklist-Restaurants.pdf Empleadores de entidades cubiertas: Organizadores de eventos Estos organizadores deben seguir los protocolos de salud estándar mínimos relevantes para las operaciones del negocio o los servicios de la entidad. Los eventos que se llevan a cabo en el interior, que no sean una ceremonia en la iglesia, están limitados al cincuenta por ciento (50%) de la ocupación total indicada de la instalación. Todos los clientes deben cubrirse la cara (sobre la nariz y la boca) siempre que no sea posible mantener seis (6) pies de distancia física de otra persona que no pertenezca al mismo hogar. Se deben seguir los Protocolos de salud estándar mínimos, como modificar los procedimientos de entrada y salida para garantizar que las personas puedan mantener una separación de seis (6) pies de las personas fuera de su grupo al entrar y salir de la instalación; se debe evitar mesas con más de diez (10) personas; para las instalaciones que configuran la disposición de los asientos en filas, mantenga al menos dos asientos (o una separación de seis pies) entre los grupos en cualquier fila (excepto que dos (2) o más miembros del mismo hogar, o dos individuos que no sean miembros del mismo hogar pero que asisten juntos pueden sentarse uno al lado del otro, con dos (2) asientos vacíos a cada lado), y filas alternas entre los clientes (cada dos filas dejadas vacías) según corresponda. https://open.texas.gov/uploads/fiIes/organization/opentexas/OpenTexas-Checklist-Employers.pdf Restaurantes Se le pide encarecidamente a los restaurantes a que continúen con los servicios de acera, autoservicio y órdenes para llevar o para recoger por la ventanas. Los restaurantes deben seguir los Protocolos de salud estándar mínimos relevantes para las operaciones del negocio o los servicios que ofrece la entidad, como continuar brindando servicios para llevar, autoservicio o entrega a domicilio. Mantener al menos seis (6) pies de distancia física entre las mesas o cuatro (4) pies distanciamiento físico entre mesas, si el restaurante utiliza un tabique, realizar controles de temperatura o exámenes de salud en las entradas. Las entidades cubiertas por restaurantes pueden adoptar protocolos adicionales de acuerdo a sus necesidades y circunstancias específicas para ayudar a proteger la salud y seguridad de todos los empleados y clientes. https://open.texas.gov/uploads/files/organization/opentexas/OpenTexas-Checklist-Restaurants.pdf Salones de Cosmetología / Peluquerías: Salones para uñas https://open.texas.gov/uploads/files/organization/opentexas/OpenTexas-Checklist-Nail-Salons.pdf Gimnasios, Instalaciones para hacer ejercicio y dar clases: Bolos y Salas de Bingo: Bodas y Salones de Recepciones: Salas de Teatro y Cine https://open.texas.gov/uploads/files/organization/opentexas/OpenTexas-Checklist-Movie-Theaters.pdf Las escuelas públicas pueden operar según lo dispuesto por y bajo los protocolos estándares de salud mínimos que se encuentran en la guía emitida por la Agencia de Educación de Texas (TEA). Se le pide a las escuelas privadas y a las instituciones de educación superior que cumplan y establezcan estándares similares. Población vulnerable (TODAS LAS PERSONAS MAYORES DE 65 AÑOS) debe: Se recomienda encarecidamente a TODAS las personas mayores de sesenta y cinco (65) años que se queden en casa tanto como sea posible; en lo posible mantenga una distancia física adecuada de cualquier miembro del hogar que haya estado fuera de la residencia en los catorce (14) días anteriores; limiten las visitas de fuera de los miembros del hogar; si salen del hogar, se debe implementar el distanciamiento físico se debe practicar una buena higiene de limpieza ambiental y saneamiento. Las personas pueden visitar hogares de ancianos, centros de vida con apoyo estatal, centros de vida asistida o centros de atención a largo plazo determinados a través de la orientación de la Comisión de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Texas (HHSC). Los hogares de ancianos, los centros de vida con apoyo estatal, las instalaciones de vida asistida y las instalaciones de atención a largo plazo deben seguir las políticas y prácticas de control de infecciones establecidas por la HHSC, incluyendo la movilización mínima del personal entre las instalaciones, según corresponda. La orden dirige a las entidades comerciales, incluidas, entre otras, las actividades al aire libre (mercados de pulgas, mercados de agricultores) y empresas minoristas que desarrollen e implementen "Prácticas de salud y seguridad" que requieran que los empleados y clientes sigan medidas de higiene adicionales, tales como: 1. Cumplir con las reglas de cobertura facial 2. Realización de controles de temperatura 3. Exámenes de salud 4. Limpieza y desinfección 5. Higiene de manos 6. Capacitación de empleados No hay límite de ocupación para lo siguiente: a. Todos los servicios enumerados 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, incluidas las operaciones del gobierno municipal y del condado relacionadas con la concesión de licencias (incluidas las licencias de matrimonio), los permisos, el registro y los servicios de archivo de documentos, según lo determine el gobierno local (incluidos, entre otros, las ventanillas públicas de ejecución hipotecaria); d. Servicios de cuidados para niños; e. Campamentos para jóvenes, incluidos, entre otros, aquellos definidos como tales en el Capítulo 141 del Código de Salud y Seguridad de Texas, incluidos todos los campamentos de verano y otros campamentos diurnos y nocturnos para jóvenes; f. Programas recreacionales para jóvenes y adultos; Salvo lo dispuesto en esta Orden o en los protocolos de salud estándar 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 deben mantener seis (6) pies de distancia física de aquellos que no están en su grupo u hogar. Todos entendemos que NINGÚN agente de la ley u otro funcionario puede detener, arrestar o encarcelar a ninguna persona por una violación de la Orden, sin embargo, la policía puede hacer cumplir las leyes de traspaso y expulsar a los infractores a pedido de un establecimiento comercial u otro propietario. El gobernador ha dejado en claro que las ciudades pueden hacer 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 declaró que su Orden se hará cumplir mediante la emisión de; 1. Una advertencia verbal o escrita por una primera violación de esta cobertura facial 2. La segunda infracción de una persona se castigará con una multa que no exceda los $250. 3. Cada infracción posterior puede ser castigada con una multa que no exceda los $250 por infracción. Esta Orden permanece en pleno vigor y se encuentra en vigencia desde las 12:01 a.m. del 8 de ernero de 2021. Esta orden continuará vigente a menos que sea modificada, rescindida, reemplazada o enmendada de conformidad con la ley aplicable, y / o el estado de COVID-19 en el Condado de Hidalgo, Texas cambie. Esta Orden reemplaza a las Órdenes anteriores, en lo que se refiere a reuniones al aire libre y en caso de un conflicto o aparente conflicto entre las órdenes; esta orden será la que prevalecerá.
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