COVID-19 Update

On Tuesday, June 16, Governor Greg Abbott and Executive Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs of the University of Texas (UT) System John Zerwas, M.D., provided an update on Texas' hospital capacity. The Governor noted that despite an uptick in positive COVID-19 cases, there continues to be abundant hospital capacity. He also urged all Texans to continue to do their part to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and look out for the health of themselves and those around them.

Gov. Abbott reminded Texans that the best way to contain the spread of the virus is by staying at home, but if you do got out it is important to follow simple safety precautions including wearing a mask, washing hands, and socially distancing in public. He also encouraged people 65 years and older to remain at home.

Doctor Zerwas presented an in-depth update on hospital capacity in Texas. Doctor Zerwas' presentation can be viewed here.

On June 19 Dallas County announced that effective June 19, 2020 at 11:59pm, all commercial entities in Dallas County providing goods or services directly to the public must develop and implement a health and safety policy. The Health and Safety Policy must require, at a minimum, that all employees or visitors to the commercial entity’s business premises or other facilities wear face coverings. Commercial entities must post the Health and Safety Policy required by the Executive Order, which was approved by Dallas County Commissioners at a Special Meeting today, in a conspicuous location sufficient to provide notice to employees and visitors of all health and safety requirements.

Failure to develop and implement the Health and Safety Policy required by the order within five calendar days following the Effective Date may result in a fine not to exceed $500 for each violation.

You can find more details at www.AddisonTexas.net/covid19.