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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.
Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez’s Third Amended Emergency Order
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Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez Enacts Stricter Measures
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ORDERS PERTAINING TO LOCAL DISASTER DUE
TO 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
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 Number 956.292.7765. Please note that the numbers provided on this page reflect end of previous business day.
TEXAS COVID-19 CASE UPDATES
| TEXAS REPORTED CASES | 22,806 |
| TEXAS REPORTED DEATHS | 593 |
HIDALGO COUNTY COVID-19 CASE UPDATES
| HIDALGO COUNTY REPORTED CASES | 308 |
| HIDALGO COUNTY REPORTED DEATHS | 4 |
HIDALGO COUNTY TESTING NUMBERS
| TOTAL TESTED | 3,429 |
| TOTAL POSITIVE | 308 |
| TOTAL NEGATIVE | 3,036 |
| TOTAL PENDING | 85 |
LATEST UPDATES
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions in English and Spanish
SECOND AMENDED EMERGENCY ORDER INSTITUTING SUBSEQUENT MEASURES DUE TO A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY What action did the County Judge take? Judge Richard F. Cortez extended the Shelter-At-Home Order until April 30 and included additional measures aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. What was changed and why? Changes to the Order include: 1. Youth Curfew: A 24-hour curfew for persons under age 17, unless the minor is accompanied by a parent or guardian or engaged in an essential service or emergency. 2. Curfew: Everyone ages 18 and older must shelter at home between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Only people engaged in essential services or emergencies may be out between these hours. 3. Childcare services: Services may only be provided to children of essential workers. Childcare may only be provided in groups of 10 or less in separate rooms. 4. Work Safe Measures: All essential businesses in unincorporated areas of the county must adopt Work Safe Measures including a six-foot physical distancing for employees and the public and washing hands regularly for at least 20 seconds. Click here to download the Work Safe Measure document. 5. Self-Isolation: If someone tests positive for COVID-19, the entire household is ordered to isolate at home. If a healthcare provider orders a patient to isolate at home pending the results of a COVID-19 test then all family members must isolate at home as well. 6. Vehicle Travel: To the extent possible, vehicle travel should be limited to two occupants for essential business and four occupants per vehicle for healthcare functions, government functions, retail services and critical infrastructure. 7. Facial Coverings: Facial coverings will be required for all persons three years-old and older while outdoors, including but not limited to entering any building open to the public; while in business parking lots; when using public transportation; and when pumping gas. Restaurant workers must wear facial coverings when providing take-out, drive-through or delivery of food. The facial coverings may include homemade masks, scarves, bandanas, and handkerchiefs. Medical grade masks are not required and are discouraged so as not to interrupt the supply of these masks to healthcare professionals. EXCEPTIONS: People exercising and keeping six feet of physical distance; people driving in personal vehicles while engaged in essential activities; people at home or alone in an office are not required to wear facial coverings. Why was the new order adopted? As the spread of the COVID-19 strain of coronavirus continues, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez signed new, stricter orders for all residents and visitors in Hidalgo County to slow the spread so as to save lives and to avoid overwhelming the region’s healthcare system. How long will this last? Until midnight on April 30, 2020. Is the entire county required to cover their face using masks or coverings in public? Yes. Facial coverings will be required for all persons three years-old and older while outdoors, including but not limited to entering any building open to the public; when on business parking lots; when using public transportation; and when pumping gas. Restaurant workers must wear facial coverings when providing take-out, drive-through or delivery of food. Where can I get face coverings or masks? I thought healthcare workers were in low supply. The facial coverings include homemade masks, scarves, bandanas, and handkerchiefs. Medical grade masks are not required and are discouraged so as not to interrupt the supply of these masks to healthcare professionals. You can make your own mask or covering. What is an essential activity?
What businesses are deemed essential? The list includes, but is not limited to, Essential Healthcare Operations; Essential Government Functions; Essential Critical Infrastructure; Essential Retail (food service); Essential Services Necessary to Maintain Essential Operations of Residences or Other Essential Business; News Media; Childcare Services; Work Safe Measures. (See Order.) My children are picking up meals provided by the school district, but I’m concerned that they might be considered in violation of the curfew. Can they still pick up meals? Children will not be considered in violation of the curfew if they are involved in any school-related activity, including picking up meals; getting access to school sponsored wi-fi; pickup of instructional materials; and dropping off completed school work Am I still able to take a jog, walk outside by myself or with my pet? Yes. You must follow CDC guidelines with six-foot of physical distance. You must also wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. You must also cover coughs or sneezes and clean high-touch surfaces. I work the night shift at an essential job. Will I get in trouble if I’m stopped by law enforcement driving home past the curfew hours? No. If that person is out for a medical emergency or to perform a certain essential activity or to perform services for essential retail, government, or critical infrastructure. It is recommended but not required that employers provide employees a letter stating the employee is engaged in an essential function. My child is 16 and he/she gets out of their essential job past the curfew hours; will they get in trouble if they are stopped by law enforcement if riding alone? No. All persons aged 17 and under shall be accompanied by a parent or guardian when participating in essential activity, unless that person is out for a medical emergency or to perform services for essential retail, government, or critical infrastructure. I carpool with others to and from my essential job. Is that allowed? Yes. However, to the extent possible, travel should be limited to no more than four (4) persons per vehicle for essential healthcare operations; government functions; retail services; and critical infrastructure. Because there is more than one person in a vehicle, a mask should be worn. Are childcare facilities still available? Yes. However, services may only be provided to children of essential workers. Childcare may only be provided in groups of 10 or less in separate rooms for essential workers. What should I do if a family member tests positive for COVID-19? If someone in your household tests positive for COVID-19, the entire household is ordered to isolate at home. If a healthcare provider orders a patient to isolate at home pending the results of a COVID-19 test then all family members must isolate at home as well. | SEGUNDA ORDEN DE EMERGENCIA ENMENDADAS QUE CONSTITUYEN MEDIDAS POSTERIORES DEBIDO A UNA EMERGENCIA DE SALUD PÚBLICA ¿Qué acciones tomó el Juez del Condado? El Juez del Condado de Hidalgo Richard F. Cortez extendió la Orden de Resguardo en Casa hasta el 30 de Abril del presente e incluyó medidas adicionales para reducir la propagación de COVID-19. ¿Qué fue cambiado en la orden y por qué se realizaron estos cambios? Los cambios en la orden incluyen: 1. Toque de Queda Juvenil: Un toque de queda de 24 horas para personas menores de 17 años, a menos que el menor esté acompañado por un padre o tutor o esté participando en un servicio esencial o de emergencia. 2. Toque de Queda: todas las personas mayores de 18 años de edad deben permanecer en casa entre las 11:00 p.m. y 5:00 a.m. Solo las personas involucradas en servicios esenciales o de emergencias son exentas a este horario. 3. Servicios de Cuidado de Niños: los servicios solo se pueden proporcionar a los hijos de trabajadores esenciales. El cuidado de niños solo se puede proporcionar en grupos de 10 o menos y este se debe realizar en habitaciones separadas. 4. Medidas de Seguridad Laboral: Todas las empresas esenciales en áreas no incorporadas del Condado de Hidalgo deben adoptar medidas de seguridad en el trabajo, incluyendo un distanciamiento físico de seis pies para los empleados y el público, así como lavarse las manos regularmente durante al menos 20 segundos. Haga clic aquí para descargar el documento Medidas de Seguridad Laboral. Click here to download the Work Safe Measure document. 5. Aislamiento: Si alguien da positivo al virus COVID-19, se le ordena a toda la familia que se aísle en casa. Si un proveedor de atención médica le ordena a un paciente que se aísle en casa a la espera de los resultados de una prueba de COVID-19, entonces todos los miembros de la familia deben aislarse también en casa. 6. Viaje en Vehículo: En la medida de lo posible, el viaje en vehículo debe limitarse a dos ocupantes para negocios esenciales y a cuatro ocupantes por vehículo para funciones de atención médica, funciones gubernamentales, servicios minoristas e infraestructura crítica. 7. Coberturas Faciales: Se requerirá cobertura facial o tapabocas para todas las personas de tres años de edad y mayores que se encuentren al aire libre, lo que incluye entre otros; el ingreso a cualquier edificio abierto al público; cuando se encuentre en un estacionamientos de negocios; cuando utilice el transporte público y al llegar a una gasolinera. Los trabajadores de restaurantes deben utilizar un tapa boca cuando manejen comidas para entregar o para llevar. Las coberturas faciales incluyen máscaras caseras, bandanas, bufandas, y/o pañuelos. No se requieren máscaras de grado médico o quirúrgicas conocidas como N95 y se recomienda no adquirir estas máscaras desechables ya que son las que ayudan a los profesionales de la salud. EXCEPCIONES: Las excepciones a la orden de cubrirse la cara incluyen, personas que hacen ejercicio y mantienen seis pies de distancia física; personas que conducen vehículos personales mientras realizan actividades esenciales y aquellas personas que están solas en casa o que están solas en la oficina. ¿Por qué se adoptó esta nueva orden? A medida que se continúa la propagación de la cepa de coronavirus COVID-19, el Juez del Condado de Hidalgo Richard F. Cortez firmó nuevas órdenes más estrictas para todos los residentes y visitantes en el condado de Hidalgo para frenar la propagación a fin de salvar vidas y evitar angustiar a la región y a nuestros proveedores de atención ¿Cuánto durará esta orden? La orden durará hasta la medianoche del 30 de abril de 2020. ¿Se está requiriendo que todo el Condado de Hidalgo se cubra la cara con máscaras o revestimientos faciales cuando estén en público? Si. Se requerirá cobertura facial o tapa bocas para todas las personas de tres años de edad y mayores que se encuentren al aire libre, lo que incluye entre otros el ingresar a cualquier edificio abierto al público; cuando esté en estacionamientos de negocios; cuando utilice el transporte público; y al llegar a una gasolinera. Los trabajadores de restaurantes deben utilizar un tapa boca cuando lleven comidas para entregar o para llevar. ¿Dónde puedo obtener mascarillas o tapabocas? Pensé que dichos suministros escasean para los trabajadores de la salud. Las coberturas faciales incluyen máscaras caseras, bandanas, bufandas, y/o pañuelos. No se requieren máscaras de grado médico o quirúrgicas conocidas como N95 y se recomienda al público no adquirir estas máscaras desechables ya que son las que ayudan a los profesionales de la salud. Usted puede realizar su propia mascarilla o cobertura si lo desea. ¿Qué es una actividad esencial? • Es una función que involucra o realiza tareas principalmente para la salud, para la seguridad de usted o para la de un miembro del hogar y/o de la familia. • Cualquier cosa que ayude a obtener la seguridad, los servicios o suministros necesarios para usted, un miembro del hogar o de la familia, o para mantener el saneamiento y las operaciones esenciales de los hogares, o para entregar esos servicios o suministros a otros. • Realizar trabajos que brinden productos y servicios esenciales para un negocio propio o central. • Para cuidar a un miembro de la familia, niño o mascota en otro hogar. ¿Qué negocios se identifican como esenciales? La lista de negocios incluye pero están limitados a operaciones esenciales de salud, funciones esenciales del gobierno; infraestructura crítica esencial; venta al por menor esencial (servicio de comida); Servicios esenciales necesarios para mantener operaciones indispensables de residencias u otros negocios principales; medios de comunicación, servicios de guardería, medidas de seguridad laboral las puede encontrar en la orden aquí presentada (Work Safe Measures (See Order). ¿Mis hijos son menores están recogiendo comidas proporcionadas por el distrito escolar, pero me preocupa que pueda considerarse una violación al toque de queda. Todavía pueden recoger comidas? Los niños no serán considerados en violación al toque de queda si están involucrados en alguna actividad relacionada con la escuela, incluyendo recoger comidas; obtener acceso a wi-fi patrocinado por la escuela; recogiendo materiales de instrucción y/o dejando tareas o trabajo escolar finalizado. ¿Todavía puedo yo correr o caminar afuera y/o puedo salir con mi mascota? Si. Usted debe seguir las pautas de CDC (Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades) debe mantener distanciamiento social con seis pies de distancia física. También debe lavarse las manos durante 20 segundos con agua y jabón así como utilizar desinfectante para manos. También debe cubrirse al toser o estornudar y limpiar las superficies de alto contacto. Trabajo en el turno de noche en un trabajo esencial. ¿Me encontrare en problemas si la policía me detiene cuando vuelvo a casa después del toque de queda? No. Si la persona está fuera por una emergencia médica o para realizar una determinada actividad esencial o para realizar servicios a minoristas esenciales, gobierno o infraestructura crítica. Se recomienda, pero no es obligatorio, que los empleadores proporcionen a los empleados una carta que indique que el empleado está ocupado en una función esencial. Mi hijo tiene 16 años y sale de su trabajo esencial después de las horas del toque de queda; ¿Se encontraría en problemas si la policía los detiene y va viajando solos? No. Todas las personas de 17 años y menores deberán estar acompañadas por un padre o tutor cuando participen en una actividad esencial, a menos que esa persona esté afuera por una emergencia médica o para realizar servicios para minoristas esenciales, infraestructura gubernamental o crítica. Viajo con otros a mi trabajo esencial. Está eso permitido? Si. Sin embargo, en la medida de lo posible, el viaje debe limitarse a no más de cuatro (4) personas por vehículo para operaciones esenciales, de atención médica; funciones de gobierno; servicios de venta al por menor e infraestructura crítica. Debido a que hay más de una persona en un vehículo, se debe usar una máscara. ¿Las instalaciones de cuidado de niños todavía están disponibles? Si. Sin embargo, los servicios solo se pueden proporcionar a los hijos de trabajadores esenciales. El cuidado de niños para estos trabajadores esenciales solo se puede proporcionar en grupos de 10 y deben permanecer en habitaciones separadas. ¿Qué debo hacer si un miembro de la familia da positivo por COVID-19? Si alguien en su hogar da positivo por COVID-19, se ordena a toda la familia que se aísle en su hogar. Si un proveedor de atención médica le ordena a un paciente que se aísle en su hogar hasta la espera de los resultados de la prueba COVID-19, todos los miembros de la familia deben aislarse en casa también. |
Strategies for Addressing Personal Protective Equipment
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Public Information Act Catastrophe Notice
Hidalgo County has issued a Catastrophe Notice and Extension pursuant to Section 552.233, Texas Government Code which provides for the temporary suspension of the applicability of the requirements of the Public Information Act effective April 6, 2020, to April 19, 2020. Copies of the notices are available here.
Section 552.233 of the Government Code permits a governmental body impacted by a catastrophe or disaster to suspend the applicability of the Act for up 14 calendar days. Use of the section 552.233 suspension process is appropriate where a governmental body is open for business but determines that a catastrophe has interfered with its ability to comply with the Act.
Please note that you may continue to submit your requests for information via open.records@co.hidalgo.tx.us or by faxing your written request to (956) 292-7766 and we will continue to respond as promptly as possible given current circumstances.
OFFICE OF THE CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY
RICARDO RODRIGUEZ, JR.
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TEXAS STATE AND FEDERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
- April 27, 2020 - Governor Abbott’s report to open Texas. Click here to read the "Texans helping Texans" report.
- April 23, 2020 - Gov. Abbott, Chancellor Sharp, Chief Kidd announce COVID-19 federal assistance training for local leaders. Click here to read more.
- April 17, 2020 - Relating to the safe, strategic reopening of select services as the first step to open Texas in response to tile COVID-19 disaster. Executive Order No. GA-16.
- April 17, 2020 - Relating to hospital capacity during the COVID-19 disaster. Executive Order No. GA-15.
- April 17, 2020 - Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Establishing Strike Force To Open Texas. Click here to read more.
- April 16, 2020 - Governor Abbott Launches Small Business Webinar Series. Click here to read more.
- April 7, 2020 - Governor Abbott Announces Temporary Closure Of State Parks And Historic Sites. Click here to read more
- April 6, 2020 - Governor Abbott Announces Incoming Shipments Of PPE, Provides Update On Distribution In Texas. Click here to read more
- April 6, 2020 - Governor Abbott Announces Care.com Initiative To Increase In-Home Child Care Access For Front-line Workers. Click here to read more
- April 1, 2020 - Governor Abbott Releases Video Message To Texans As Latest Executive Order Goes Into Effect. Click here to read more
- April 1, 2020 - Governor Abbott Announces Federal Stimulus Package To Help Texans Affected By COVID-19. Click here to read more
- March 31, 2020 - Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Implementing Essential Services And Activities Protocols. Click here to read more
- March 31, 2020 - Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order, Implements Statewide Essential Services And Activities Protocols. Click here to read more
- March 27, 2020 - Governor Abbott Announces National Guard Deployment in Support of COVID-19 Response. Click here to read more
March 20, 2020 - Texas Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Texas Supreme Court Temporary Suspension Of Residential Eviction Proceedings. Click here to read more
March 20, 2020 - Texas Governor Abbott Waives Health Care Fees For Incarcerated Texans In TDCJ Facilities.Click here to read more
- March 20, 2020 - Texas Governor Abbott, Matthew McConaughey, Roy Spence Release PSA On Importance Of Social Distancing. Click here to read more
March 19, 2020 - Texas Governor Abbott Issues Executive Orders In Accordance With Federal Guidelines To Mitigate Spread Of COVID-19 In Texas Click here to read more
March 19, 2020 - Dr. John Hellerstedt Issues Public Health Disaster Declaration In Texas.
March 13, 2020 - Texas Governor Greg Abbott declares State Disaster for all Texas counties.
March 11, 2020 - World Health Organization characterizes COVID-19 as a pandemic. Click here to read more
HIDALGO COUNTY CITIES
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HC COVID-19 Briefings (English and Spanish)
Message from County Judge Richard F. Cortez - March 30, 2020
Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez Issues Shelter At Home Order
El juez del condado de Hidalgo Richard F. Cortez emite orden de refugio en sus hogares
Hidalgo County extends Disaster Declaration Condado de Hidalgo extiende declaración de desastre
County Judge Cortez message on COVID-19 positive case Hidalgo County Health Authority Physician
HIDALGO COUNTY CITIES
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATIONAL VIDEOS
Coronavirus - Diagnosis and Risk for Pregnant Women Coronavirus - Travel Alerts and Large Mass Gatherings
Coronavirus - What are the symptoms? Coronavirus - Social Media and Misinformation
Coronavirus - How can I avoid catching it? Coronavirus - What is it?
PRESS CONFERENCES AND COMMISSIONERS COURT
Commissioners Court - March 31, 2020 Commissioners Court - March 31, 2020 - Spanish
Hidalgo County Virtual Press Conference 03/23/20 Conferencia de prensa virtual del condado de Hidalgo 3/23/20
Emergency Commissioners Court - March 24, 2020 Commissioners Court - March 22, 2020
Judge Cortez signs Disaster Declaration - March 17, 2020 Press Conference - March 16, 2020
Press Conference - March 5, 2020 Press Conference - March 2, 2020
TEXAS STATE GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT ANNOUNCEMENTS
- April 17, 2020 - Relating to the safe, strategic reopening of select services as the first step to open Texas in response to tile COVID-19 disaster. Executive Order No. GA-16.
- April 17, 2020 - Relating to hospital capacity during the COVID-19 disaster. Executive Order No. GA-15.
- April 17, 2020 - Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Establishing Strike Force To Open Texas. Click here to read more.
- April 16, 2020 - Governor Abbott Launches Small Business Webinar Series. Click here to read more.
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