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During this time of uncertainty, and further community spread, it is more important than ever to be prepared and to inform yourself and your family with accurate information. 

Below are three CDC links specific to COVID-19 that we hope you will find helpful on household preparation, symptoms and testing, as well as preventing spread of the virus:

Household Preparation
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/get-your-household-rea...

Symptom-Testing Facts
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/share-facts.html

Preventing the Spread
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-prevent-spread.html

 

CLICK ON THE LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN TO VIEW THE EXECUTIVE ORDER FROM THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS RELEASED ON MARCH 19, 2020 AND IS EFFECTIVE AS OF MARCH 20, 2020 11:59 PM AND CONTINUES UNTIL 11:59 PM ON APRIL 3, 2020 SUBJECT TO EXTENSION

 

CLICK ON THE LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN TO VIEW THE DECLARATION FROM THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE EFFECTIVE MARCH 18, 2020 FOR 7 DAYS

 

 

Important Messages:

 

March 19, 2020 1:00 p.m.

The President announced today that the FDA will try to fast track Hydroxychloroquine, sold under the brand name Plaquenil to fight the deadly CORONA Virus.  Plaquenil was determined to be effective in killing the deadly bug in laboratory experiments, Forbes reported, citing findings published March 9 in the Clinical Infectious Diseases journal.

The President also stated that there is an IV drug that may be able to assist those that are in the worse conditions.  Taken from the web… Gilead Sciences’ remdesivir — is being rushed to patients with infections from the novel coronavirus in hopes that it can reduce the intensity and duration of Covid-19 and ease the burden of the pandemic on health systems.  This is still in testing and not in general use.

 

Governor Greg Abbott ordered that for the next two weeks at a minimum (effective midnight March 20, 2020):

No public gatherings of more than 10 people.
Closure of bars, restaurants & gyms.  (However, takeout and delivery still encouraged)
No visitors to nursing homes or long-term care facilities.
All schools must temporarily close.

This is not a shelter in place order or travel ban.

 

 

 

March 19, 2020 12:00 p.m.

City of Santa Fe, COVID – 19 Release

THE CITY OF SANTA FE IS UNDER EMERGENCY ORDER

 

City Facilities

City Hall and the Municipal Courts building are open and operating under normal business hours.
The Mae Bruce Library is open for curb side service only.
The Resiliency Center is closed and accepting phone calls only.
We are assessing the situation throughout the day, every day, as the situation is changing daily and sometimes hourly, we encourage all residents to check the City’s website and social media channels regular for updates.

 

Daily Activities

We recommend minimizing all non-essential activities, the less interactions you have with the community the safer the community is.
This does not restrict getting necessities, it recommends knowing what you need, getting it, and getting out of a community environment. 

 

Social Distancing and Postponement of City Events Over 50 people

The Mayor has directed cutting occupancy to 50% of authorized indoor / outdoor capacity for all facilities with no more than 50 people at a location.
The latest guidelines put forth by the CDC as well as the Galveston County Health Department, particularly when it comes to “social distancing” is no more than 10 people in close proximity at a time and a minimum of 6 feet apart; to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure our healthcare system aren’t overwhelmed.
The hope is that if we prevent the rapid transmission of the coronavirus it will disperse cases over time, rather than overwhelming hospitals all at once.
The City is postponing/canceling all City-sponsored events scheduled this week and expect to keep looking at this through this pandemic event.
Galveston County has moved the May 2nd election to November, we believe all major events will follow suit by postponing or cancelling within the next two weeks.

 

Meetings Canceled

In addition to City events, all City board, committee, and advisory group meetings have been canceled. 
The March 26 City Council meeting is still scheduled at this time, we are looking at live streaming through Facebook.

 

Court Dockets to be Rescheduled

Based on recommendations from the Texas Office of Court Administration, all scheduled court dockets in the Santa Fe Municipal Court scheduled for March are being rescheduled to May and those scheduled for April are moving to June dates.
Clerks are currently working on resetting these dockets and will be notifying individuals of their new date to appear.

 

Non-Emergency City Employee Operations

The City is directing City employees to cancel and/or reschedule all non-essential training/travel for the months of March and April.
City employees have been asked to stay home if they feel sick.  If employees don’t have the leave and sick leave, we will work with them on a case by case basis.  That said an employee in good standing should be afforded the time they need to properly face their issues.
The City is also working to prepare staff to work remotely when possible.

 

If you feel sick

If you do feel sick and believe you may have been exposed to COVID-19, contact your health care provider or a hospital immediately. Describe your symptoms and travel history.
The Galveston County Health District has opened an information call center to answer questions about COVID-19.
The center is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The number to call is 409-938-7221.

 

Residents Can Help Prevent the Spread of an Illness

Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water is 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. The CDC recommends keeping a distance of at least six feet.
Avoid public areas recreational areas such as playgrounds.  Those areas are not disinfected and can easily transmit a disease, especially one that can stay viable for 72hours on plastics and metal.
Stay home when you are sick. Keeping a sick child at home prevents the spread of illness in the school and community and allows your child an opportunity to rest and recover.
Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.  Preferably don’t cover your mouth with your hands.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

 

Businesses

Mitigate risks by limiting the number of patrons at a time.  Much like the Mae S. Bruce Library, allow a regular and timely flow so the folks that have been in the longest are asked to leave and others can get a chance to browse.
Allow for social distancing by expanding hours to allow all the patrons to get in.   Consider creating appointments online so that patrons can shop based on capacity.  These expanded hours will allow for all employees to work but lessen the staff on hand at a single time with less patrons.
Consider elderly only shopping hours.  Personally, if you know elderly people not able to get out, communicate with them, and find ways to support them.
Restaurants can keep the drive through open and or make curb side service by phone.  Like above limit patrons in the restaurants to allow for social distancing and separation.
Keep the workplace clean in real time by using Clorox in a bucket of water with a mild detergent to wipe things down.  Have your team dedicated to wiping everything down routinely and practice safe personal hygiene.
Talk with employees about the risks they feel and find ways to mitigate those risks.
Our world economy is at risk, but we need to protect our citizens by not only keeping things running but solving concerns in real time.

 

Grocery Store

A two-week supply of food and necessities for your family is enough to get through a period of quarantine.
If residents only buy what they need, there will be enough food and supplies for everyone.
Federal and local government authorities have encouraged people to stop stockpiling groceries, and grocery stores have limited the purchase of certain products.

 

Price Gouging

If you see price gouging, please report it to local authorities or file a complaint with the Texas Attorney General at 1-800-621-0508.  The County is looking at publishing a Price Control Order.

 

We are all in This Together

We must remain vigilant and follow the guidelines recommended by the CDC.
Stay the course and maintain social distancing when possible.
We will all be inconvenienced and will be making changes to our daily lives and routines.
This is critical to stop the spread of the Virus.
Be supportive of neighbors and family

 

 

6:35 pm March 18  RELEASE: 

DSHS Daily COVID – 19 Conference Call:

We are in unprecedented times!  Social distancing remains critical.  Community transmission of the virus is occurring socially.  The actions we take today matter, stay home if you are sick, avoid gatherings of 10 or more people.  People with pre-existing conditions and elderly are more at risk.  Communities need to work together to determine those risks and mitigate them.  DSHS is social distancing and are teleworking, staggering on site shifts, everyone should do similarly to protect their workers.

Slowing the spread keeps our medical facilities capable of supporting those in need. 

Conduct all cleaning multiple times daily, and individually constantly.  Follow CDC and DSHS and Galveston County Health District   Best site:  https://www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/ guidelines.

We are hearing community transmission is becoming prevalent throughout the U.S.  Texas is fortunate that we had time to start emplacing measures of social distancing.  It is working, however widespread cooperation by businesses and individuals is important.  Move around in the community for essential functions only.  Keep 6 feet of distance between people.  Postpone or cancel events of more than 10 people.  If you are sick isolate yourself.  If you feel mildly ill, stay home and you are not likely to need testing.  80% of infections are in the mild category.  The CDC guidance and DSHS guidance now includes all self-care, recover, and re-enter society.  Many fellow Texans will get sick over the next weeks and months, self-care allows hospitals to care for extreme cases as discussed yesterday and those in high risk categories.

If symptoms get worse at home call your primary care provider for advice and have them advise you and refer you for specialty care. Then call ahead, don’t rely only on the referral.

Hospitals are being advised to cancel all non-urgent medical procedures to give capacity to the expected future emergencies.

There are 7038 cases within the U.S.

1907 Tested in the state of TX; 83 Statewide case with 4 cases from Galveston county. 

https://www.galvnews.com/news/free/article_009d2812-5893-5023-98e2-36d47...

Statewide there have been 2 deaths from COVID – 19

 

From the County’s Emergency Management Teleconference:

The County is leaving the decision to close businesses where they believe it belongs, with the cities.  They stated that the State and the Federal Government should be the ones directing actions as the CDC has the Doctors and Scientists whom understand and make assessments based on lessons learned.  They should be the ones directing Counties to take actions before things happen based off that analysis.

They plan to get a morning Situation Report out so that Emergency Managers deal with issues throughout the day with current data instead of waiting for the 4PM update.

The County’s Emergency Management Exercise for Hurricanes has been moved from the 26th of March to the 5th of May. 

Questions from the community:

Can we cancel the May 2nd Election?  Many of you were involved with that, but the bottom line is Governor Abbot has stated we can move them back to November if we want.  I was planning on evaluating that later, but I called the Galveston County elections office and they have already moved the May elections to November.

All the Libraries in the County are closing as of the end of today.  Will the city of Santa Fe close theirs?  Not currently, we are mitigating risks and managing the flow.  I intend to keep it open if our citizens need it and the risk is manageable.  Based on continued County and State guidance this decision may change at any time.

Some communities are going to 50% capacity of occupancy on restaurants.  Will the City of Santa Fe do similarly?  We advised social distancing, however as we speak with owners most are committing to 50% of capacity, we will add this to future updates.

Some cities are passing provisions to exclude 3 bid minimum for purchasing supplies for the city.  Will Santa Fe take this effort?  Again, and intelligent option as supplies get difficult to get and reaction times become critical.

Cities that have declared emergency near us today:  Pearland, Manvel, Texas City, and Alvin

 

Communications with a Marquee (From Council Meeting):

Stacey Baker has done an outstanding job coordinating with an extremely receptive set of business owners, many of which reached out to us first thing this morning…  We truly appreciate the outstanding support from our community on this effort as well as their efforts to protect against the spread of this virus.

I made a request to local businesses that have marquees to help us advertise our Facebook page updates and website updates. Some are limited to the amount of info that can be posted.

 

Visit the City of Santa Fe Facebook page and website for important virus info for Santa Fe

Daily updates at 5:00pm and Facebook live to follow

www.ci.santa-fe.tx.us

 

As of 3pm today, the following posted our info.

 

Galco – FM 1764                                                               Santa Fe Fire & Rescue – Hwy 6

Texas 1st Bank – corner of Hwy 6 and FM 646      City of Santa Fe – Hwy 6

Hometown Rentals  -Hwy 6                                         Aldersgate Church – FM 1764

 

The following advised they would also post the info/currently pending:

 

Sonic – FM 1764                                                                Gillespia – FM 1764

Patti Hanssard – SFISD – all schools, Hwy 6, Warpath, FM 1764

Remax- Monica Rojas – Hwy 6                                   Hidden Palms – FM 1764

Pook’s Crawfish Hole – FM 646

 

Southern California Valve is posting info in their office. – FM 646

 

I am also printing 3000-4000 labels to take to local business/restaurants to put on their “togo” orders/bags.  I hope to get these delivered Thursday morning.

 

Wendy Norris was in training today on COVID – 19 issues, she will meet with the city manager in the morning and start setting the conditions to both develop a communication plan and start developing wider strategies to communicate than we are currently using.  She has two other jobs to include being a first responder, so she can only assume a few additional hours.  But she is well connected throughout the states Emergency Response system and can provide very good consolidated information through those channels.

 

Notice  March 18, 2020

Please visit the City of Santa Fe City Hall Facebook page and the City of Santa Fe website for updates and important information regarding the Coronavirus. Daily updates will be at approximately 5:00 pm and a Facebook live video will follow.

 

 

City of Santa Fe, COVID – 19  Release March 17,2020

City Facilities

City Hall and the Municipal Courts building are open and operating under normal business hours.
The Mae Bruce Library is open, just limiting the number of visitors within the building.
We are assessing the situation throughout the day, every day, as the situation is changing daily and sometimes hourly, we encourage all residents to check the City’s website and social media channels regular for updates.

 

Social Distancing and Postponement of City Events Over 50 people

We recommend following the latest guidelines put forth by the CDC as well as the Galveston County Health Department, particularly when it comes to “social distancing”; to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure our healthcare system aren’t overwhelmed.
The hope is that if we prevent the rapid transmission of the coronavirus it will disperse cases over time, rather than overwhelming hospitals all at once.
Given the recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regarding the limitation of activities with more than 50 people, and to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff and residents, the City is postponing/canceling all City-sponsored events scheduled this week, and expect to keep looking at this through this pandemic event.

 

Meetings Canceled

In addition to City events, all City board, committee, and advisory group meetings have been canceled. 
The March 26 City Council meeting is still scheduled at this time, we are looking at live streaming through Facebook.

 

Court Dockets to be Rescheduled

Based on recommendations from the Texas Office of Court Administration, all scheduled court dockets in the Santa Fe Municipal Court scheduled for March are being rescheduled to May and those scheduled for April are moving to June dates.
Clerks are currently working on resetting these dockets and will be notifying individuals of their new date to appear.

Non-Emergency City Employee Operations

The City is directing City employees to cancel and/or reschedule all non-essential training/travel for the months of March and April.
City employees have been asked to stay home if they feel sick.  If employees don’t have the leave and sick leave, we will work with them on a case by case basis.  That said an employee in good standing should be afforded the time they need to properly face their issues.
The City is also working to prepare staff to work remotely when possible.

 

If you feel sick

If you do feel sick and believe you may have been exposed to COVID-19, contact your health care provider or a hospital immediately. Describe your symptoms and travel history.
The Galveston County Health District has opened an information call center to answer questions about COVID-19.
The center is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The number to call is 409-938-7221.

 

Residents Can Help Prevent the Spread of an Illness

Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water is 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. The CDC recommends keeping a distance of at least six feet.
Stay home when you are sick. Keeping a sick child at home prevents the spread of illness in the school and community and allows your child an opportunity to rest and recover.
Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.  Preferably don’t cover your mouth with your hands.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

 

Businesses

Mitigate risks by limiting the number of patrons at a time.  Much like the Mae S. Bruce Library, allow a regular and timely flow so the folks that have been in the longest are asked to leave and others can get a chance to browse.
Allow for social distancing by expanding hours to allow all the patrons to get in.   Consider creating appointments online so that patrons can shop based on capacity.  These expanded hours will allow for all employees to work but lessen the staff on hand at a single time with less patrons.
Consider elderly only shopping hours.  Personally, if you know elderly people not able to get out, communicate with them, and find ways to support them.
Restaurants can keep the drive through open and or make curb side service by phone.  Like above limit patrons in the restaurants to allow for social distancing and separation.
Keep the workplace clean in real time by using Clorox in a bucket of water with a mild detergent to wipe things down.  Have your team dedicated to wiping everything down routinely and practice safe personal hygiene.
Talk with employees about the risks they feel and find ways to mitigate those risks.
Our world economy is at risk, but we need to protect our citizens by not only keeping things running but solving concerns in real time.

 

Grocery Store

A two-week supply of food and necessities for your family is enough to get through a period of quarantine.
If residents only buy what they need, there will be enough food and supplies for everyone.
Federal and local government authorities have encouraged people to stop stockpiling groceries, and grocery stores have limited the purchase of certain products.

 

 

Price Gouging

If you see price gouging, please report it to local authorities or file a complaint with the Texas Attorney General at 1-800-621-0508.  The County is looking at publishing a Price Control Order.

 

We are all in This Together

We must remain vigilant and follow the guidelines recommended by the CDC.
Stay the course and maintain social distancing when possible.
We will all be inconvenienced and will be making changes to our daily lives and routines.
This is critical to stop the spread of the Virus.
Be supportive of neighbors and family

 

 

Health Department Release: March 17, 2020

COVID - 19 Coronavirus

HD confirms second presumptive positive COVID-19 case in Galveston County resident

Post Date:03/17/2020 11:25 AM

Galveston County Health District (GCHD) today confirmed its second presumptive positive case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a Galveston County resident.

The individual is a male ranging in age 45-50. He presented to a UTMB clinic with symptoms including fever, dry cough, sore throat, headache and body ache. Test results from UTMB show he is positive for COVID-19. Results are pending confirmation from the Houston Health Department laboratory.

An initial investigation shows the man has not recently traveled or come into contact with another infected person. This suggests the first signs of community spread in Galveston County.

For confidentiality purposes, GCHD is not releasing additional identifying information about the man. GCHD is conducting an epidemiological investigation and is working to quickly identify close contacts of the man.

GCHD is strongly encouraging event organizers to take a moment and consider if their events or conferences may be held virtually or postponed.

“We do know social distancing helps reduce the risk of infection in the community the sooner you do it,” said Galveston County Local Health Authority Dr. Philip Keiser. “We want people to think through the particulars of their event. Do you have participants who are in an extremely high-risk group? Think about what the risk is to you and the elderly and high-risk people you may be around. You may not be at a high risk, but who are you around when you leave? The elderly? Those with compromised immune systems? We really want people to focus on the particular risk. It’s not always tied to a particular number.”

People at higher risk include older adults and people who have chronic medical conditions such as lung and heart disease, as well as diabetes.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends canceling all events of 50 people or more for the next eight weeks and in areas where there is even minimal COVID-19, events likely to include 10 or more people at high-risk for serious issues should be cancelled.

This may include conferences, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events, weddings and more. This recommendation does not apply to day-to-day operation of organizations like schools, institutes of higher learning or businesses.

There are steps you can take to keep you and your loved ones protected:

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home if you're sick.
Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash. If tissues are not available, cough and sneeze in your elbow. Do not cough and sneeze in your hands.
Frequently clean and disinfect objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
Get a flu shot. The flu vaccine does not offer protection against COVID-19, but it is also flu season.

Call your healthcare provider if you are experiencing fever, cough or shortness of breath and are concerned you have  come in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 patient or have a history of travel from affected geographic areas within 14 days of symptom onset.

“It is important that you call first so they can evaluate your risk and determine if they need to see you in person so that other patients are not potentially put at risk,” Keiser said.

For more information on COVID-19, visit www.gchd.org/coronavirus. If you have questions about COVID-19, please call the GCHD information call center at 409.938.7221, option 1.

 

TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CORONAVIRUS UPDATE MARCH 17, 2020

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in monitoring the new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19) that is causing an outbreak of respiratory illness worldwide. You can find the current Texas case count on our News Updates page.

Browse this site for what to do if you're sick, testing information, symptoms, and prevention tips to help DSHS share facts, not fear.

Hospitals, healthcare professionals, local public health, community leaders, and others can find resources throughout this website to help them in their response to COVID‑19.

This is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available. Check back often for the latest details and what Texans need to know about COVID‑19. See also the CDC website for the latest developments on COVID‑19:
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CDC)

What to Do If You Are Sick

Symptoms of COVID‑19 may show up 2‑14 days after exposure. The steps you should take if you think you are sick with COVID‑19 depend on whether you have a higher risk of developing severe illness.

High-Risk Individuals:

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Older adults (65 years and older)
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Heart Disease
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Diabetes
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High Blood Pressure
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Cancer
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Weakened Immune Systems

People 65 years or older, and/or people with medical issues, like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, or a weakened immune system, are at a higher risk for getting very sick from COVID‑19.
If you are a high-risk individual and you develop fever or symptoms, call your doctor.
If you are not sick enough to be hospitalized, you can recover at home. Follow your doctor's instructions and refer to CDC recommendations for how to take care of yourself at home.

General Population:

If you are in generally good health and have mild symptoms, stay home and take care of yourself like you would for a cold or the flu.
If symptoms worsen, call your doctor.

If you need help finding a doctor or accessing medical care, call 2‑1‑1 and they can direct you to low- or no-cost providers in your area.

For more information on how to take care of yourself at home if you are sick, see the CDC website:
What to Do If You Are Sick (CDC)

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COVID-19 Testing

Your doctor will help make the decision if you should get tested for COVID‑19.

If you do not have health insurance, you can still get tested for COVID‑19 if your doctor or healthcare provider recommends it.

For information about testing, you just need to call your doctor and/or access care the way you usually do. If you need help finding a doctor or accessing medical care, call 2‑1‑1 and they can direct you to low- or no-cost providers in your area.

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Symptoms of COVID-19

Patients with COVID‑19 have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness. Symptoms can include:

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Fever

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Cough

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Shortness of Breath

Learn more about COVID‑19 symptoms on the CDC website.

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Prevention of COVID-19

There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID‑19. The best way to prevent infection is to take steps to avoid exposure to this virus, which are similar to the steps you take to avoid the flu.

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Wash hands with soap and water.
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Use hand sanitizer as backup.
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Cover coughs and sneezes.
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Avoid touching face.
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Disinfect often touched surfaces.
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Avoid close contact.

DSHS recommends these everyday actions to help prevent the spread of any respiratory virus, including COVID‑19:

Wash hands often for 20 seconds and encourage others to do the same.
If no soap and water are available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue away.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Disinfect surfaces, buttons, handles, knobs, and other places touched often.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

DSHS also recommends that you start practicing social distancing. Social distancing involves staying away from other people to avoid catching or spreading illness. It's a fancy term for avoiding crowds and minimizing physical contact. This could mean avoiding concerts or weddings, skipping the handshake, and/or staying at least six feet away from others.

See the CDC website for more information on what you can do at home to prevent the spread of COVID‑19:
Get Your Household Ready for COVID‑19 (CDC)

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How COVID-19 Spreads

Current understanding about how the virus that causes COVID‑19 spreads is largely based on what is known about similar coronaviruses.

The virus is thought to spread mainly from person to person:

Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
Via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

People are thought to be most contagious when they are most symptomatic (the sickest). Some spread might be possible before people show symptoms; there have been reports of this with this new coronavirus, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.

Download the Stop the Spread of Germs flyer.

Read the latest information from the CDC on how COVID‑19 is spread.

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Learn More

To learn key facts and help stop the spread of rumors, see the Share Facts, Not Fear page on the CDC's COVID‑19 website.

For more in-depth information on COVID‑19, see the CDC's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

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Contact Us

If you have any questions or would like more information about the content on this page, contact by email or by phone:

Email: coronavirus@dshs.texas.gov

For questions about COVID‑19, dial 2‑1‑1, then choose Option 6.
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., 7 days per week

For local assistance, see the listing of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‑19) Local Health Entities.

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This page is being updated as new information becomes available.

Last updated March 17, 2020

 

 

RAIN GAGE INFORMATION FOR SANTA FE

You can go to www.harriscountyfws.org and on the left side of the window there is a title called “sites by agency” drop down the menu and select our district, "Galveston County Drainage District", and it will show our gages. You can also click on the individual gage on the map for the Santa Fe area for more information and historical data. You can set up an account and have the gage send you text/email alerts as well.

 

 

Please refer to the Emergency Management page for important weather information and/or the City of Santa Fe Facebook page.

The Santa Fe Strong Resiliency Center is now open. Please visit the web page for updated information or visit the ​Facebook page.

Please refer to the Street Department web page regarding street repair, ditch cleaning and drainage projects.

 

Galveston County Health District hosts 2nd Annual HEAL New Year, New You event

When: Jan. 25
               10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Texas City High School, 1431 9th Ave. N., Texas City
Enjoy a 1 Mile Fun Run, 5K, healthy living resources, chair massages, healthy snacks, activity stations, giveaways and more - all FREE!
Register for the 1 Mile Fun Run and 5K online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HEAL2020. Learn more at www.gchd.org/HEAL.