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Signed- Third Amended and Restated Order [PDF]

WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, a Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency was issued to allow Fort Bend County to take measures to reduce the possibility of exposure to COVID-19 and promote the health and safety of Fort Bend County residents; and

Whereas, on March 13, 2020, a Declaration of State of Disaster was issued by Governor Abbott to take additional steps to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 to protect the health and welfare of Texans; and

Whereas, on March 16, 2020, President Donald Trump acknowledged the gravity of the COVID-19 pandemic, releasing strict new guidelines to limit people’s interactions, including that Americans should avoid groups of more than 10 people; and

Whereas, on March 17, 2020, the Fort Bend County Commissioners at a Special Meeting of Commissioners Court approved an extension of the Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency to March 24, 2020, and such was further extended by Order of Commissioners Court on March 24, 2020; and

Whereas, on March 17, 2020, due to the substantial risks to the public, by Order of the County Judge of Fort Bend County, certain establishments were ordered closed to implement the “All of Community” approach, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), focused on slowing the transmission of COVID-19 through social distancing to reduce illness and death, while minimizing social and economic impacts; and

Whereas, on March 20, 2020 a Second Amended and Restated Order  was issued to clarify and restate the extraordinary measures that must be taken to protect the public; and

Whereas, due to the continued rapid spread of COVID-19, additional measures are necessary to protect the ability of the public and private health care providers to handle the influx of new patients, and safeguard public health and safety through the use of mandates to remain at home, except for certain essential activities and work to provide essential business and government services or perform essential business and public infrastructure.

NOW THEREFORE, I, COUNTY JUDGE OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED BY TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 418, HEREBY FIND AND ORDER:

SECTION 1. That the findings and recitations set out in the preamble to this Order are found to be true and correct and they are hereby adopted by the County Judge and made a part hereof for all purposes.

SECTION 2. That this Order shall be read to comply with Executive Order No. GA-08 signed on March 19, 2020 at 11:59 a.m., by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, which: regulates gatherings of groups of 10 or more people; closes gyms and licensed massage businesses; prohibits visitation to nursing homes or retirement or long-term care facilities unless to provide critical assistance; and temporarily closes schools.

SECTION 3. Effective as of 12:01 a.m., March 25, 2020, and continuing through 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2020, unless a declaration of the local disaster for public health emergency is no longer in effect, and subject to the limited exceptions and under the terms and conditions more particularly set forth below:

• All individuals currently living within Fort Bend County are ordered to Stay Home and Work Safe at their place of residence; and
• For the purposes of this Order, residences include hotels, motels, shared rentals, and similar facilities; and
• To the extent individuals are using shared or outdoor spaces, they must at all times as reasonably as possible follow Social Distancing of at least six feet and other measures in accordance with current CDC guidelines when they are outside their residence; and
• All persons may leave their residences only for Essential Activities, or to provide or perform Essential Governmental Functions, or to operate Essential Businesses, all as defined in SECTION 4; and
• All persons experiencing homelessness are exempt from this Order but are strongly urged to obtain shelter, and governmental and other entities are urged to make such shelter available as soon as possible and to the extent practicable
• All public or private gatherings of any number of people occurring outside a single household or living unit are prohibited, except as otherwise provided herein. Nothing in this Order prohibits the gathering of members of a household or living unit.
• All businesses operating within Fort Bend County, except Essential Businesses as defined in below in SECTION 4, are required to cease all activities at facilities located within the County. For clarity, businesses may continue operations consisting exclusively of employees or contractors performing activities at their own residences (i.e. working from home). To the greatest extent possible, all Essential Businesses shall comply with Social Distancing of at least six feet and other measures in accordance with current CDC guidelines for both employees and the general public.
• Access to Fort Bend County offices and facilities shall be limited as to the public for essential functions only, i.e., (court obligations and/or required payments). Please contact the appropriate department or court for authorization to appear – https://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/government/departments/county-administration/human-resources/employees/directory.
• Any person who knows they have tested positive for or has been diagnosed with COVID-19, or anyone who shares a household with such person shall abide by any order or instruction provided to them by an authorized medical professional or a local health authority to quarantine themselves.
• Religious and worship services may only be provided by video and teleconference. Religious institutions must limit in-person staff to ten (10) people or less when preparing for or conducting video or teleconference services, and all individuals must follow Social Distancing of at least six feet and other measures in accordance with current CDC guidelines.
• Any restrictions on hours of delivery for transport to or from any entity involved in the selling or distribution of food products, medicine, or medical supplies in Fort Bend County shall hereby be suspended for the duration of this Order to facilitate timely and efficient delivery of necessary products during this critical time.

SECTION 4. Definitions:

• For purposes of this Order, provided measures are taken to comply with the necessary precautions to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, including the practice of Social Distancing of at least six feet and other measures in accordance with current CDC guidelines, individuals may leave their residence only to perform any of the following “Essential Activities” and to receive such goods and/or services from Essential Businesses as defined below:
• To engage in activities or perform tasks essential to their health and safety, or to the health and safety of their family or household members (for example, obtaining medical supplies or medication, visiting a health care professional, or obtaining supplies need to work from home); and
• To obtain necessary services or supplies for themselves and their family or household members, or to deliver those services or supplies to others (for example, food, pet supply, and any other household consumer products, and products necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences; and
• To engage in outdoor activity, (for example, walking, biking, hiking, or running). Individuals may go to public parks and open outdoor recreation areas. However, playgrounds may increase spread of COVID-19, and therefore shall be closed; and
• To perform work providing essential products and services at an Essential Business or to otherwise carry out activities specifically permitted in this Order; and
• To care for a family member or pet in another household.
• For purposes of this Order, the following “Essential Businesses” shall not be required to cease all activities at facilities located within the County provided such establishments, comply with the necessary precautions, to the greatest extent possible to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, including the practice of Social Distancing of at least six feet and other measures in accordance with current CDC guidelines:
• Essential Healthcare Operations. Healthcare operations, including hospitals, clinics, dentists, pharmacies, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, other healthcare facilities, healthcare suppliers, mental health providers, substance abuse service providers, blood banks, medical research, laboratory services, or any related and/or ancillary healthcare services; and
• Home-based and residential-based care for seniors, adults, or children are also considered healthcare operations; and
• Healthcare operations also includes veterinary care and all health and welfare services provided to animals; and
• Healthcare operations do not include elective medical, surgical, and dental procedures, nor fitness and exercise gyms and similar operations; and
• This exemption shall be viewed broadly to avoid any impacts to the delivery of healthcare.
• Essential Government Functions. All services provided by local governments, municipalities, and special districts within Fort Bend County needed to ensure the continuing operation of the government agencies to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the public, including Essential Critical Infrastructure. Further, nothing in this order shall prohibit any individual from performing or accessing “Essential Government Functions.”
• Essential Critical Infrastructure. Work necessary to the operations and maintenance of the 16 critical infrastructure sectors as identified by the National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) including public works construction, residential and commercial construction, airport operations, water, sewer, gas, electrical, oil refining, roads and highways, public transportation, solid waste collection and removal, internet, and telecommunications systems (including the provision of essential global, national, and local infrastructure for computing services, business infrastructure, communications, and web-based services), financial institutions, title companies, defense and national security-related operations, essential manufacturing operations provided that they carry out those services or that work in compliance with social distancing requirements of six feet, to the extent possible. Essential Businesses providing essential infrastructure should implement screening precautions to protect employees.
• Essential Retail.
• Food service providers, including grocery stores, warehouse stores, big-box stores, bodegas, liquor stores, gas stations and convenience stores, farmers’ markets that sell food products and household staples. Food cultivation, including farming, fishing, and livestock; and
• Businesses that ship or deliver groceries, food, goods or services directly to residences; and
• Restaurants and other establishments that serve food located in hospitals, long-term medical care facilities, rehabilitation or medical facilities, child care facilities, group homes, crisis and homeless shelters, assisted living facilities, retirement communities, congregate care facilities, long term care facilities, jails and detention facilities; and
• Restaurants and other establishments that serve food not included in the preceding subsection, with or without drive-in or drive-through services limited to serving food and/or alcohol by take out, delivery, or drive-through services as allowed by law. However, such restaurants and other establishments are prohibited from serving food for consumption on the premises; and
• Schools and other entities that typically provide free services to students or members of the public on a pick-up and take-away basis only; and
• Laundromats, dry cleaners, and laundry service providers; and
• Auto sales, auto service departments, auto supply, auto repair, and bicycle repair, hardware stores, and related facilities; and
• Businesses that supply products needed for people to work from home; and
• Hotels and other temporary residential facilities.
• Providers of Basic Necessities to Economically Disadvantaged Populations. Businesses that provide food, shelter, and social services, and other necessities of life for economically disadvantaged or otherwise needy individuals.
• Essential Services Necessary to Maintain Essential Operations of Residences or Other Essential Businesses.
• Plumbers, electricians, exterminators (pest control services), refrigeration and air conditioning and heating services, yard maintenance and landscaping services, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operations of residences and Essential Businesses; and
• Trash and recycling collection, processing and disposal, , building cleaning, maintenance and security, warehouse/distribution and fulfillment, storage for residences and Essential Businesses; and
• Services provided by caregivers and helpers who provide services to seniors and disabled individuals; and
• Mail and shipping services; and
• funeral homes, crematoriums and cemeteries; and
• Professional services, such as legal or accounting services, when necessary to assist in compliance with legally mandated activities; and
• Businesses that supply other essential businesses with support or supplies needed to operate, including employment agencies.
• News Media. Newspapers, television, radio, and other media services.
• Childcare Services. Childcare facilities providing services that enable employees exempted in this Order to work as permitted.
• Exemptions Available. Any manufacturer who retools so that a substantial part of their business is for the purpose of manufacturing and producing products necessary to address the hazards of COVID-19 such as masks, ventilators, hand sanitizer, and other support to essential services may apply for an “essential business” exemption under this Order, granted by the municipality or Fort Bend County Emergency Management Coordinator.

SECTION 5. Pursuant to Annex U, Section V. (A) (4) (a) of the Fort Bend County Emergency Operations Plan approved by Commissioners Court on January 15, 2019, and in accordance with Texas Government Code §418.173, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office, and other peace officers, as defined by Article 2.12 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, are hereby authorized to enforce this order, and the failure to comply with this Order is an offense punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 or confinement in jail for a term of up to 180 days.

SECTION 6. Fort Bend County will post this Order on its website. In addition, the owner, manager, or operator of any facility that is likely to be impacted by this Order is strongly encouraged to post a copy of this Order onsite and to provide a copy to any member of the public asking for a copy. If any subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Order or any application of it to any person, structure, gathering, or circumstance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, then such decision will not affect the validity of this Order.

SECTION 7. This Order applies to all unincorporated and incorporated areas within the boundaries of Fort Bend County and shall be effective until 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2020, unless a declaration of the local disaster for public health emergency is no longer in effect.

ORDERED this the __________ day of March, 2020.

_______________________

KP George, County Judge

ATTEST:

_______________________

Laura Richard, County Clerk

Fort Bend County Health & Human Services reports 5 additional cases of COVID-19 in Fort Bend County residents, bringing the county’s total to 29.

The 5 new cases are:

• A man in his 70s who was hospitalized and released, now recovering at home.
• A woman in her 20s with moderate symptoms and history of travel to a high incidence area, now recovering in isolation at home.
• A man in his 50 s with moderate symptoms, recovering at home.
• A woman in her 50s with moderate symptoms, recovering at home.
• A woman in her 20s with moderate symptoms recovering at home.

“Community spread is occurring throughout the Houston region, including Fort Bend County. Community members need to follow the social distancing ordinances issued by local, regional, and state leaders seriously. They are in place to help keep our residents safe and to minimize the impact on our healthcare system,” said Dr. Minter, Fort Bend County Health & Human Services Director and Local Health Authority. “If you are not sick, you do not need to be tested.”

What you can do:

1. Do not go to the emergency room unless essential.Emergency rooms need to be able to serve those with the most critical needs. If you have symptoms like cough, fever, or other respiratory problems, contact your regular doctor first.
2. If you are in good health and have mild illness, stay home, and take care of yourself like you would for the flu.
   1. If symptoms worsen, call your doctor. Your doctor will help make the decision whether you should get tested for COVID-19
3. Practice healthy hygiene habits every day to help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, such as:
   1. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
   2. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
   3. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
   4. Stay home when you are sick.
   5. Cover your coughs and sneezes. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not your hands. Remember to wash your hands after coughing or sneezing.
   6. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe
4. Take care of your mental wellbeing during the outbreak of COVID-19. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Things you can do to support yourself:
   1. Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
   2. Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, and avoid alcohol and drugs.
   3. Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
   4. Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
   5. If you, or someone you care about, are feeling overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, or anxiety, or feel like you want to harm yourself or others call
      66746. Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
      66747. People with deafness or hearing loss can use their preferred relay service to call 1-800-985-5990.
   6. Reach out to your family, friends, or neighbors that may be vulnerable, while maintaining social distance. Leave a note under their door to brighten their day or ask them if they need any groceries, medications, or supplies picked up.
   7. Stay informed. Information is changing frequently. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@FortBendHealth) and check our website for regular updates (fbchealth.org/ncov)

Privacy protection laws only permit the release of limited patient information. The health department is unable to release any additional patient information.

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Fort Bend County Health & Human Services has contacted several grocers in the county to determine when they are open and what special hours they may have available for those who are at higher risk of COVID-19.

We encourage everyone to check with their local grocer or shop to verify the accuracy of the most up to date information before leaving your homes. The general public should not shop by the hours designated for those at higher risk.

Remember, there is no need to stockpile or buy more food than normal.

 Hours for those at Higher Risk:

• Food Town- applies to all locations until ordered by corporate office, 7 a.m.-8 a.m.
• Fiesta- applies to all Fiesta locations,  7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
• HEB-  no citizen hours but have home delivery options.
  • “H-E-B, in partnership with Favor Delivery, will launch a simple, low-cost solution that gives seniors access to their very own personal shopper by phone, allowing them to get essential food and supplies delivered to them, while remaining in the comfort and safety of their home. Beginning on Friday, March 20, seniors across Texas, age 60 and older, will be able to place orders with Favor using a curated list of products available from H-E-B.
  • “We heard from our customers loud and clear, and we’re ready to offer one of the safest, healthiest solutions in the marketplace dedicated to seniors who are worried about going out in public,” said Martin Otto, H-E-B chief operating officer. “Together with Favor, H-E-B is committed to helping Texans get the products they need while slowing the spread of coronavirus in our communities.”https://newsroom.heb.com/h-e-b-launches-community-care-efforts-across-the-state-to-assist-our-most-vulnerable-neighbors/
• Wal-Mart- 6:00 a.m-7:00 a.m., applies to all Wal-Mart Stores
• Target- every location until ordered by corporate, first shopping hour on Wednesdays.
• Randalls- 1890 FM 359 Rd, Richmond, TX 77406, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. available to Senior Citizens. While solely designated it is highly recommended that the general public do not stop by those hours to allow for the Senior Citizens BUT public is able to stop by.
• Whole Foods Market- Those over 60 years old and can start shopping at 7:00am.

Important Tips To Remember

• Use your fresh ingredients first. You don’t want any food to go to waste, so use up perishable ingredients before foods with a longer shelf life.
• Know what keeps longest. Fresh foods with relatively long shelf life includes root vegetables such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, onions
• Carefully wash, rinse and drain salad leaves and fresh herbs and spin dry in a salad spinner, place into a suitable plastic storage tray, cover and keep refrigerated.
• Don’t forget to eat.  Remain hydrated and well fed.  Malnutrition can cause your immune system to become weakened or lengthen the time your body takes to recover from illness.

SIGNED- Second Amended and Restated Order by the County Judge of Fort Bend County [PDF]

WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, a Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency was issued to allow Fort Bend County to take measures to reduce the possibility of exposure to COVID-19 and promote the health and safety of Fort Bend County residents and such Declaration was extended by Order of Commissioners Court on March 17, 2020; and

Whereas, on March 13, 2020, a Declaration of State of Disaster was issued by Governor Abbott to take additional steps to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 to protect the health and welfare of Texans; and

Whereas, on March 17, 2020, due to the substantial risks to the public, by Order of the County Judge of Fort Bend County, certain establishments were ordered closed to implement the “All of Community” approach, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), focused on slowing the transmission of COVID-19 through social distancing to reduce illness and death, while minimizing social and economic impacts; and

Whereas, clarification and restatement of the extraordinary measures that must be taken to protect the public is necessary.

NOW THEREFORE, I, COUNTY JUDGE OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED BY TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 418, HEREBY FIND AND ORDER:

SECTION 1. That the findings and recitations set out in the preamble to this Order are found to be true and correct and they are hereby adopted by the County Judge and made a part hereof for all purposes.

SECTION 2. This Order shall be read to comply with Executive Order No. GA-08 signed on March 19, 2020 at 11:59 a.m. by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, which: regulates gatherings of groups of 10 or more people; closes gyms and licensed massage businesses; prohibits visitation to nursing homes or retirement or long-term care facilities unless to provide critical assistance; and temporarily closes schools.

SECTION 3. Effective as of 12:01 a.m., March 21, 2020, and continuing through 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2020, unless a declaration of the local disaster for public health emergency is no longer in effect:

(a) Restaurants and other establishments that serve food, with or without drive-in or drive-through services are prohibited from serving food for consumption on the premises and may only serve food and/or alcohol by take out, delivery, or drive-through services as allowed by law.

(b) All bars, nightclubs, lounges, taverns, adult entertainment establishments, arcades and private clubs that serve alcohol for consumption on the premises and do not serve food shall close.  Those establishments that serve alcohol for consumption on the premises and food may remain open solely for the purpose of serving food in accordance with section (a) above.

(c) Gyms, fitness centers, and other facilities that are used or intended to be used for any type of training, martial arts, or sport shall close.

(d) Hair and nail salons, spas, massage and tattoo parlors, movie theaters, game rooms, and bingo halls shall close.

(e) Access to Fort Bend County offices and facilities shall be limited as to the public for essential functions only, i.e., (court obligations and/or required payments).  Please contact the appropriate department or court for authorization to appear –  https://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/government/departments/county-administration/human-resources/employees/directory.

(f) In accordance with current CDC guidelines, persons shall not congregate in numbers conducive to community spread of the COVID-19 virus.  Notwithstanding other provisions of this Order, peace officers, as defined by Article 2.12 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, are authorized to enforce this provision to ensure compliance with current CDC guidelines.

(g) Any person who knows they have tested positive for or has been diagnosed with COVID-19 shall abide by any order or instruction provided to them by an authorized medical professional or a local health authority to quarantine themselves.

(h) This Order does not apply to:

(i) Restaurants and other establishments that serve food located in hospitals, long-term medical care facilities, rehabilitation or medical facilities, child care facilities, group homes, crisis and homeless shelters, assisted living facilities, retirement communities, congregate care facilities, long term care facilities, jails and detention facilities, and

(ii) Grocery stores, gas stations, pharmacies, and banks.  However, these establishments are encouraged to comply with the necessary precautions to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, including the practice of Social Distancing and other measures in accordance with current CDC guidelines.

SECTION 4: Pursuant to Annex U, Section V. (A) (4) (a) of the Fort Bend County Emergency Operations Plan approved by Commissioners Court on January 15, 2019, and in accordance with Texas Government Code §418.173, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office, and other peace officers, as defined by Article 2.12 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, are hereby authorized to enforce this order, and the failure to comply with this Order is an offense punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 or confinement in jail for a term of up to 180 days.

SECTION 5: Fort Bend County will post this Order on its website. In addition, the owner, manager, or operator of any facility that is likely to be impacted by this Order is strongly encouraged to post a copy of this Order onsite and to provide a copy to any member of the public asking for a copy. If any subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Order or any application of it to any person, structure, gathering, or circumstance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, then such decision will not affect the validity of this Order.

SECTION 6: This Order applies to all unincorporated and incorporated areas within the boundaries of Fort Bend County.

ORDERED this the 20^th day of March, 2020.

_______________________

KP George, County Judge

ATTEST:

_______________________

Laura Richard, County Clerk

Fort Bend County Health & Human Services reports 5 additional cases of COVID-19 in Fort Bend County residents, bringing the county’s total to 24.

The 5 new cases are:

• A woman in her 20s with mild to moderate symptoms. She is recovering in isolation at home.
• A man in his 50s with mild to moderate symptoms. He is recovering in isolation at home.
• A man in his 60s who was hospitalized and discharged. He is now recovering in isolation at home.
• A woman in her 60s who is hospitalized.
• A woman in her 50s with mild to moderate symptoms. She is recovering in isolation at home.

The epidemiologic investigations for all new cases are ongoing.

“Community spread is occurring throughout the Houston region. Community members need to follow the social distancing ordinances issued by local, regional, and state leaders seriously. They are in place to help keep our most vulnerable residents safe and to minimize the impact on our healthcare system,” said Dr. Minter, Fort Bend County Health & Human Services Director and Local Health Authority. “If you are not sick, you do not need to be tested. If you are sick and your symptoms are mild, please stay home and manage your symptoms as if you would for the flu.”

The public can help:

1. Do not go to the emergency room unless essential.Emergency rooms need to be able to serve those with the most critical needs. If you have symptoms like cough, fever, or other respiratory problems, contact your regular doctor first.
2. If you are in good health and have mild illness, stay home, and take care of yourself like you would for the flu.

If symptoms worsen, call your doctor. Your doctor will help make the decision whether you should get tested for COVID-19

3. Practice healthy hygiene habits every day to help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, such as:
   • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
   • 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 coughs and sneezes. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not your hands. Remember to wash your hands after coughing or sneezing.
   • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe
4. Stay informed. Information is changing frequently. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@FortBendHealth) and check our website for regular updates (fbchealth.org/ncov)

Privacy protection laws only permit the release of limited patient information. The health department is unable to release any additional patient information. 

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