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Work Safe, Play Safe Initiative Instituted

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First Case of COVID-19 Reported in Orange County
The implementation of a Work Safe, Play Safe, Stay Safe Initiative has been instituted by County Judges in Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton, Orange, and Tyler counties.
This Initiative provides guidance to the public and retail service industry in areas such as what is, and is not, allowed during the COVID-19 crisis.
Financial institutions will continue to be able to operate with drive-through teller lanes and restaurants may continue to operate with pick-up and delivery services.
This Initiative will be observed until such time as the current crisis has been averted or until more stringent restrictions are needed. We are hopeful that adherence to the Initiative will alleviate the need for a more comprehensive Order that would include more stringent sanctions and penalties for violations.
Under this order:
YOU CAN:
  • Go to grocery, convenience stores or warehouses (LIMIT VISITS TO THESE LOCATIONS TO ONE FAMILY MEMBER PER HOUSEHOLD)
  • Go to the pharmacy to pick up medications and other healthcare necessities
  • Go to medical appointments (check with your doctor or provider first)
  • Go to a restaurant for take-out, delivery or drive-thru
  • Care for or support a friend or family member
  • Go outside, take a walk, ride your bike, hike, jog or exercise- just keep at least six feet between you and others
  • Walk your pets or take them to the veterinarian if necessary
  • Help someone get necessary supplies
  • Receive deliveries from businesses that provide delivery service
YOU SHOULD NOT:
  • Go to work unless you are providing essential services
  • Visit friends and family if there isn’t an urgent need
  • Maintain less than a 6-foot distance from others
  • Visit loved ones in the hospital, nursing home, skilled nursing facility or other residential care facilities (unless the facility website provides limited exceptions)
Additional information concerning the Emergency Order Addendum may be found at http://www.co.orange.tx.us/. 

Testing Center Opens at Airport

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Testing Center Opens at Airport
Starting Tuesday, the public drive-thru testing site will be conducted at the Jack Brooks Regional Airport in Mid Jefferson County serving 5 County Region.
Please do not just show up. You must call the hotline 409 550-2536 for a screening. Nurses are answering the lines and taking questions from people about symptoms they have that indicate COVID-19. People who need testing will get a number and an appointment to go to the drive-up site at the airport.
The latest count on the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in SETX:
Beaumont 6
Orange 1
Hardin County 2
Chambers County 1

Small Business Administration Offering Low-Cost Loans to Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

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The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Texas small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, to declare a disaster following a request received from Gov. Greg Abbott on March 17, 2020.
Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call (800) 877-8339. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
The deadline to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan is Dec. 21, 2020.
For more information about Coronavirus, please visit Coronavirus.gov.
For more information about available SBA resources and services, please visit SBA.gov/coronavirus.

First Case of COVID-19 Reported in Orange County

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First Case of COVID-19 Reported in Orange County

On Sunday, March 22, 2020, Orange County received confirmation of its 1st positive case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) in an Orange County resident. This individual is currently quarantined at home and cooperating with the direction of the health department.

Quarantine procedures include persons with COVID-19 staying home for at least 14 days, monitoring their temperature and only leaving home if they need medical care.

For confidentiality purposes, no additional information is being released to identify the individual. This is a rapidly evolving situation. At this time there is no evidence of community spread. The immediate risk for Orange residents remains low.

The Health Department is conducting an epidemiological investigation and is working to quickly identify close contacts of the individual. Those may include family, friends, co-workers and other potential contacts.

Orange County Citizens are reminded you should stay home unless you have a need to travel somewhere for essential supplies. Then, you should be maintaining social distancing at ALL times!

At this time, 14 Orange County residents have been tested. 11 of those results are pending and 2 results were negative and 1 result is positive.

For information on COVD-19, check the CDC website or www.Coronavirus.gov . You can also call 2-1-1, Option 6. If you feel you may have symptoms of COVID-19, call our Regional Call Center between 8 AM – 5 PM, 7 days a week, to be screened: (409) 555-2536. 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.

Orange County EDC Measuring Impact of COVID-19

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Orange County Economic Development Corporation

The Orange County Economic Development Corporation is seeking your input. If you are a business operating in Orange County, please complete our survey. This survey is ONLY meant to gather information about the impact of COVID-19 on Orange County operations. The EDC will use this information to assess the business community’s needs and any assistance we may be able to provide or identify.

Please complete the survey here.

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