3.15.2020 COVID-19 UPDATE FOR WALLER COUNTY
Source: Facebook Page for Waller County JudgeTrey Duhon
As of this update, we still do not have any confirmed cases of the virus in Waller County, but I have just been advised by our Local Health Authority that there are two residents from Waller County that are being hospitalized, monitored and tested. Testing takes a few days. Also, two residents, contacts to a case in a different county, are being monitored. This is the most current information. Dr. Plasencia recommends serious social isolation interventions and precautions for now, to see if we can slow the spread of the virus and buy some time for healthcare providers.
The number of confirmed cases remains at 3 in Montgomery County; 9 in Fort Bend; 10 in Harris. Brazoria County (a Houston area county south of Fort Bend) joins the list at 2.
There are now 56 cases confirmed in 17 Texas counties.
Everyone needs to continue all good hygiene protocols and maintain social distancing from other people. AVOID any gatherings of individuals.
The best approach is to behave not to prevent yourself from getting the virus, but act AS IF you have the virus and you don’t want to contaminate or infect anyone else....
AND MOST OF ALL
EVERYONE NEEDS TO RELAX. Be smart and exercise caution BUT THERE IS NO NEED TO HOARD DRY GOODS OR FOOD. Supply chains are uninterrupted. Water supplies are safe. Stores are already re-stocking.
Things should return to normal shortly in relation to the grocery stores. Get what you NEED and be mindful of your neighbors. Let’s act like a community please.
I’ve also seen a few posts of people wondering if County offices will be open this week. COUNTY OFFICES WILL BE OPEN THIS WEEK WITH NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION. No changes in that regards are planned at this time.
We are all neighbors. We will manage through this all. There will be an impact on our local businesses because of this virus. Please keep that in mind when you eat and shop. Please continue to support our LOCAL businesses.
If you buy take out food, leave a little extra for the waitstaff. Buy local when you shop. SUPPORT OUR LOCAL RETAILERS. Support your neighbors. See a need - think of a way to fill it. Let others know.
Waller County is the most resilient and resourceful county in Texas. We are better prepared to handle this than most others. That’s the advantages of a rural county.
No reason for any panic. Stay calm and #WashYourHandsLikeYouJustPeeledSpicyCrawfish