COVID-19

  Do you feel like a different person since the start of the pandemic? Studies show you may not be alone. According to new psychological research, factors such as isolation, work, and personal reflection all contribute to an individual’s psychology in quarantine. And this isn’t just backed by psychological research …

  Rules regarding visiting loved ones in nursing homes other long term care facilities aren’t sitting well with some. Nursing home visits must take place outdoors, in PPE. Visitors can go inside assisted living facilities or state schools but have to meet with loved ones behind Plexiglas. There are reports …

  The Texas Education Agency estimates between 400,000 to 900,000 students will need either a computer and/or internet access and they “need it immediately”. To meet the need, the State is drawing on $200 million dollars of federal coronavirus relief funds from the CARES Act. The money will match local …

  Some bar owners in Texas have a new option to reopen. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is giving permits to bar owners with a kitchen or a dedicated food truck who can generate more than half their income from food.

  Texas health officials announced 4,455 new known COVID-19 cases, bringing the current statewide tally to 490,817 cases. Only two other states — California and Florida — have reported more cases. More than a fifth of Texans taking the coronavirus test are currently testing positive, according to new state statistics. …

  The State reported today 3 new coronavirus cases and 5 recoveries… our new totals are 56 active cases and 146 recovered cases for a total of 202. There are 6 Covid-19 cases in our local hospital today.

  Governor Greg Abbott has extended his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19. The Texas Covid 19 death toll is at least 7800, although state officials say declining hospitalizations are a sign of encouragement. The Governor continues to urge Texans to do their part to slow …

    The Texas Department of state Health Services reports that the state has at least 4,879 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases. There were also 116  new deaths due to the virus. Health officials confirmed Sunday that there are now 486,362 confirmed cases and 8,459 fatalities. In East Texas – more …

  Hopkins County reports 6 new Covid 19 cases for a cumulative total of 196, with 135 recoveries. That makes the number of active cases 61. There are 3 patients in the COVID unit at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs.