Liberty County is reporting the second case of COVID- 19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, in a county resident. The person is male in the 50-60 years of age range and the source of the infection is being investigated. The person is currently experiencing mild symptoms and isolating at home. The Texas Department of State Health Services is supporting Liberty County i n identifying any close contacts of the patient while he was sick, so they can be isolated and monitored for symptoms and quickly tested, if needed.
There arc things everyone can do to help prevent the spread of COVID-19:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. I f soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then wash your hands.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.Minimizing exposure is especially important for people who are 65 or older or who have an underlying health condition like heart disease, Jung disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or cancer. People in those groups have a higher risk of developing severe disease if they do get COVID-19, and the safest thing for them during an outbreak will be to stay home as much as possible and minimize close contact with other people. To get
read y, they should talk to their doctor about getting additional prescription med ications and have enough household items and groceries on hand to stay home as needed.The public can find up-to-date coronavirus information at dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus.
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SAM HOUSTON EC ANNOUNCES LOWEST POWER COSTS IN 8 YEARS LIVINGSTON November 6, 2019 - Sam Houston Electric Cooperative consumer-members have been... more
Free Entrance to Texas State Parks Nov. 10 in Honor of Veterans Day AUSTIN November 6, 2019 - In honor of both active and retired military, daily entrance fees... more
FINDING YOUR IMMIGRANT ANCESTOR – A CASE STUDY LIBERTY November 5, 2019 - The Liberty County Genealogical Society will meet Tuesday, November 19th, in the... more
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $2.8 Billion in October AUSTIN November 5, 2019 - Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said that state sales tax revenue totaled $2.82 billion,,, more
DSHS Reminds Texans Engaged in Outdoor Activities to Take Safety Precautions AUSTIN November 4, 2019 - As deer hunting season begins, the Texas Department of State Health Services reminds Texans... more
Waterfowl Hunters Reminded to Help Prevent Spread of Giant Salvinia AUSTIN November 4, 2019 - With duck hunting season getting underway in most of the state in early... more
Disaster Unemployment Aid Now Available for individuals affected by Tropical Storm Imelda AUSTIN November 1, 2019 - The Texas Workforce Commission is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in 1 additional county as a result... more
Iconic Whooping Cranes Making Way to Texas Coast AUSTIN October 31, 2019 - With the first sightings of iconic, endangered whooping cranes along the Texas coast, the Texas Parks... more
Criminal Investigations Unit Makes First Sextortion Arrest AUSTIN October 31, 2019 - Attorney General Ken Paxton recently commended investigators from the... more
Texas’ Rise in Uninsured Kids Among Fastest in Nation AUSTIN Octoberr 31, 2019 - etween 2016 and 2018, Texas tied for the second-highest jump in the rate of uninsured children... more
Texas Deer Hunters Welcome Cooler Weather for Opening Weekend AUSTIN October 30, 2019 - Deer hunters hoping for a change in the weather may be in luck for opening... more
Another young man charged with making online threats BROWNSVILLE October 30, 2019 - A federal grand jury has indicted an 18-year-old resident of Harlingen for making threats... more
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Liberty County CLEVELAND October 29, 2019 - A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Liberty County Today... more
Turn Back Time, Turn Up Energy Savings BEAUMONT October 29, 2019 - It’s time to turn back the clock and turn up your energy savings. When daylight saving time... more
EXPLORE THE REFRESHED AND ENHANCED MYSAMHOUSTON MOBILE APP! LIVINGSTON October 29, 2019 - Sam Houston Electric Cooperative’s mySamHouston mobile app ... more
AG Barr recognizes SDTX attorneys for work on hate crime case CORPUS CHRISTI October 29, 2019 - Attorney General William P. Barr recognized two Southern District of Texas... more
Texas Oyster Season Opens Nov. 1 with Multiple Closings TEXAS October 29, 2019 - The Texas commercial and recreational oyster season opens Nov. 1, 2019 and closes... more
Game Warden Field Notes AUSTIN October 28, 2019 - The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife... more
Young adult charged with threats to middle school via Facebook CORPUS CHRISTI October 28, 2019 - A 19-year-old Corpus Christi resident has been charged with making... more
Skeletal Remains Found In Camping Tent LIBERTY October 25, 2019 - A call to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office at approximately 5:30pm Tuesday from a family,,, more
Champion Lake Lodge Preservation Begins LIBERTY October 24, 2019 - The preservation and renovation of the historic Champion Lake Lodge & Cottage will begin this fall... more
Commissioners Meet Friday LIBERTY October 23, 2019 - Liberty County Commissioners will meet on Friday. See agenda... more
Hunting Conditions Forecasted to Yield a Fruitful Waterfowl Season AUSTIN October 23, 2019 - Hunters heading to the field this fall with hopes to fill their plates with... more
