“The most recent projections from UT Southwestern show that we will likely see an increase in cases, but that hospitalizations should remain low for the next several weeks. How many new cases we see will be determined in part by the precautions we take. Outdoor gatherings are safer than indoor gatherings. To further reduce risk, it is always okay to mask in indoor or other settings, around high risk individuals, or whenever you’d feel more comfortable wearing a mask based on your personal risk. It is also very important that we are all up-to-date with our COVID-19 vaccines, which includes a booster for most of us and a second booster for people 50+ or those who are immunocompromised. To find a free COVID-19 vaccine or booster near you, visit Vaccines.gov,” said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
All Dallas County COVID-19 Updates and Information can be found here: https://www.dallascounty.org/covid-19/ and all guidance documents can be found here: https://www.dallascounty.org/covid-19/guidance-health.php
Specific Guidance for the Public:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends taking everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
- Avoid close contact outside your home: Put 6 feet of distance between yourself and people who don’t live in your household.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others and continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The cloth face cover is not a substitute for social distancing.
- Stay home when you are sick, except to seek medical care
- Wash your hands often and with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and help young children to do the same. 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. - Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces daily using a regular household cleaning spray or wipes.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. If you do not have a tissue, use your sleeve, not your hands. Immediately wash your hands.
- Monitor your health daily. Be alert for symptoms. Take your temperature and follow CDC guidance if symptoms develop.
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