There are many cities in Texas and Florida that are experiencing rapid growth in positive cases. Click to view
There are two strains of the coronavirus. The second is a mutation of the first. It does not cause greater damage to those infected but it is more transmissible. Click to view
The balance between opening a state economy and protecting the health of the citizens is challenging in the current environment. Click to view
Facial coverings are an important strategy in the Covid 19 battle. Governor Abbott has provided local governments with a critical tool. Click to view
The CDC Just Issued These Big New Guidelines About Coronavirus
The number of COVID 19 cases is over 7.5 million worldwide, with many cases undiagnosed. As our country, Brazil, India and Russia continue to see large increases, the dense cities are the focus of many concerns. Some of these are well founded, some may be exaggerated. The Montreal based Institute for Research on Public Policy offers a clear perspective on how dense cities can handle the challenges. Click to view
Fauci says coronavirus his ‘worst nightmare’ and far from over
Governor Abbott continues to bring the state economy back to a new “normal”. The rules for reaching the next phase with 50% occupancy in many commercial activities are described in this article. Click to view
Coronavirus in Texas: UT is putting its 400 biggest classes . Click to view
Protesters’ anger outweighed their fear of getting sick. Click to view
Texas latest wave of reopenings. Click to view
Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas. Click to view
Mapping the Coronavirus Outbreak Across the World. Click to view
China’s New Outbreak Shows Signs the Virus Could Be Changing: Click to view
The New ‘Get Out’ Push:
The gradual reopening of our state brings great opportunities and significant caution. We will learn how to make our communities viable once again, but we must be careful. The simple rules of six foot distance, covering for coughs and limited personal touching remain vital to our success. Another simple strategy is to move any function we can outdoors. Physical spacing outdoors is simply easier .Ventilation systems in hospitals include several features not found in a typical office. While offices become cleaner, the fastest solution is to move outdoors when possible. The attached article explains how this will be part of the new normal. . Click to view
Gov. Greg Abbott to let restaurants, movie theaters and malls open with limited capacity Friday. Click to view
U.S. Department of Transportation Issues Safety Advisory to Reduce Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Among Transit Employees & Passengers. Click to view
New US Coronavirus Death Projections:
Latest model projects 135,000 Covid-19 deaths in the United States. Click to view
Texas Coronavirus Deaths Rise to 884:
State health authorities reported 17 new coronavirus related deaths on Monday. Click to view
COVID-19 Timeline:
Track the crucial moments of the Coronavirus outbreak here: Click to view
Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19. Click to view