Cameron County COVID-19 Helpline
(956) 24/7-3650
Cameron County COoO345oOVID-19 Helpline Cameron County Public Health has activated a call center for information, questions, and guidance specific for COVID-19 in Cameron County. Lines are open 24 hours, seven days a week.
Cameron County Emergency Management Call Center
(956) 356-6607
Cameron County Emergency Management Call Center has been activated to address questions related to the mandatory Countywide Shelter in Place order .
CAMERON COUNTY COVID-19 STATISTICS
Cameron County Public Health
As of May 26, 2020 8:00 AM
Positive
698
Recovered
473
Deaths
33
Persons Monitored*
Total
554
Cleared
248
Pending
306
Cumulative Testing**
As of May 26, 2020
Cameron County Public Health
1953
Emergency Operation Center
3520
City of Brownsville Drive-Thru
2633
UTRGV Drive-Thru (Cameron County)
1291
9397
* Please see the following links for definitions: - RiskCategories-TravelersFlightCrewsContacts - LHDMonitoringGuidance-TravCommExposure **Governor's Executive Order: - -Executive Order No. GA-10
**Governor's Executive Order: - -Executive Order No. GA-10
DSHS
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in responding to the new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19) that is causing an outbreak of respiratory illness worldwide.
CDC
This map shows COVID-19 cases and deaths reported by U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and other U.S.-affiliated jurisdictions. .
GLOBAL CASES
Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins CSSE
Cases have been identified in growing number of other international locations. There are more than 100k cases worldwide and that number is expected to continue growing.
PRESS RELEASES
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Governor's Strike Force to Open Texas
The Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas will safely and strategically restart and revitalize all aspects of the Lone Star State—work, school, entertainment, and culture. For more details Click Here
Restaurant Guidelines for Reopening Click Here
Effective May 5, 2020
Effective May 8, 2020
- Individuals (Updated May 18, 2020)
- Special Guidance for Texans Over 65
- All Employers and Employees
- Churches and Places of Worship
- Church / Worship Attendees (Updated May 18, 2020)
- Low-COVID-19 Counties (No Revisions)
- Movie Theaters (Updated May 18, 2020)
- Movie Theater Customers (Updated May 18, 2020)
- Museums and Libraries (Updated May 18, 2020)
- Museum and Library Visitors (Updated May 18, 2020)
- Outdoor Sports Participants
- Parks / Beaches / Bodies of Water (Updated May 18, 2020)
- Restaurants (Updated May 18, 2020)
- Restaurant Customers (Updated May 18, 2020)
- Retailers (Updated May 18, 2020)
- Retail Customers (Updated May 18, 2020)
- Single Person Offices
- Wedding Reception Venues
- Wedding Reception Attendees (Updated May 18, 2020)
- Wedding Venues
- Wedding Attendees (Updated May 18, 2020)
From the Texas Education Agency
Effective May 18, 2020
- Gyms / Exercise Facilities (Updated May 18, 2020)
- Gym / Exercise Facility Patrons (Updated May 18, 2020)
- Manufacturers (Updated May 18, 2020)
- Office-Based Employers (Updated May 18, 2020)
- Office-Based Employees (Updated May 18, 2020)
Orders
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CAMERON COUNTY RESOURCES FOR THE PUBLIC
RESOURCES FOR THE PUBLIC
Cameron County Public Health provides Resources for the Public to Print and Distribute
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COVID-19 VIDEO PRESENTATION
Video Presentation as of 02/04/2020
Commissioners' Court video presentation by James W. Castillo II, MD, Cameron County Health Authority.
COVID-19
Coronavirus is a large family of viruses that are commonly found in humans and many animal species. This virus is capable of animal to human transmission (known as zoonosis), however this is a rare event. Examples of this process include MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV and this new virus SARS-CoV-2.
This novel Coronavirus, and its associated disease COVID-19, first appeared in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China in late December. Since its arrival COVID-19 has spread to many international locations, including the United States and Texas. Due to its increasing dissemination Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II declared a public health emergency for the USA.
PERSONAL RISK
Have you traveled to or been in contact with someone who traveled to China, Iran, Italy, South Korea or Japan in the last 2 weeks?
Do you have a fever, cough or other flu-like symptoms?
If you answered yes to BOTH questions, contact your primary physician.
SAFETY MEASURES
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Avoid touching your face if you are near someone ill.
- Avoid going out when you are ill.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue; then throw tissue in the trash.
- Stay home when you are sick. If you require medical attention, call ahead before going to a doctor’s office or emergency room.
