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Governor Abbott Takes Executive Action To Contain Spread Of COVID-19

Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas-May 18, 2020

Order Terminating Local State of Disaster

City of Midland confirms 129th case of COVID-19

City of Midland confirms 91st case of COVID-19

City of Midland confirms 90th case of COVID-19

City of Midland confirms 89th case of COVID-19

City of Midland confirms eighth COVID-19 related death

City of Midland confirms 84th case of COVID-19

City of Midland confirms seventh COVID-19 related death

City of Midland confirms 82nd case of COVID-19

City of Midland confirms 79th case of COVID-19

76th case of COVID-19 confirmed in Midland County

The City of Midland confirms 75th case of COVID-19 in Midland County

City of Midland confirms 74th case of COVID-19 in Midland County

73rd case of COVID-19 confirmed in Midland County

71st case of COVID-19 confirmed in Midland County

70th case of COVID-19 confirmed

69th case of COVID-19 confirmed in Midland County

5th COVID-19 related death confirmed

The City of Midland confirms the 67th case of COVID-19

66th case of COVID-19 confirmed in Midland County

65th case of COVID-19 confirmed in Midland County

4th COVID-19 related death confirmed

City confirms 17 new cases of COVID-19 in Midland

City of Midland confirms 41st case of COVID-19 in Midland County

City of Midland confirms 39th case in Midland County

City of Midland confirms 37th case of COVID-19

36th case confirmed in Midland County 

35th case of COVID-19 confirmed

2nd death related to COVID-19

City of Midland confirms 32nd COVID-19 case

31st case of COVID-19 confirmed

City of Midland confirms 30th case of COVID-19

27 confirmed cases in Midland County

Two new cases bring the total to 26

City confirms two new cases, total now 24

22nd case of COVID-19 confirmed

City confirms three new cases, bringing total to 19

City confirms three news cases of COVID-19

3.31.2020 Proclamation Establishing Certain Disease Prevention and Mitigation Requirements Pursuant to the COVID-19 Disaster Declaration

City of Midland confirms 13th case of COVID-19

12th case of COVID-19 confirmed

City confirms three new cases of COVID-19

Eighth case of COVID-19 confirmed

City confirms the seventh case of COVID-19

Dennis the Menace Park Closed until further notice

Two new cases of COVID-19 confirmed

City confirms the fourth case of COVID-19

City confirms the second and third cases of COVID-19

City of Midland confirms first COVID-19 related death in Midland County

City of Midland Area Facilities Closing or Modifying Access

City of Midland Press Release Concerning Texas Supreme Court Emergency Order

Texas Supreme Court Emergency Order

Q&A on Governor Abbott’s Executive Orders

Disaster Declaration for City of Midland


FAQs

To protect yourself, your household, and your community from severe illness due to COVID-19, follow key preventive measures. In addition to basic hygiene practices like handwashing, stay updated on COVID-19 vaccines, enhance ventilation, and spend time outdoors. Get tested if symptoms arise, stay home if confirmed or suspected of having COVID-19, and seek treatment if at high risk. Avoid contact with those with confirmed or suspected cases, and when COVID-19 levels rise, consider wearing masks or increasing physical distance. These actions collectively contribute to a safer environment for everyone.

Certain individuals, such as older adults, those with underlying health conditions, and the immunocompromised, are at a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Timely testing, treatment, and past infection can mitigate risks. Understanding personal and others' risks helps in making informed decisions. Minimizing exposure is crucial, especially for those aged 65 and older or with conditions like heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, or cancer, as they face a higher risk of severe disease if infected.

If you feel sick with COVID-19:

1. Stay at Home:

- Isolate for at least 5 days.

- Use a separate room and bathroom if possible.

- Avoid sharing items.

2. Wear a Mask:

- Wear a mask for 10 days around others.

- Ensure it covers your nose and mouth securely.

3. High-Risk Individuals:

- Those 50 or older, with disabilities, serious health problems, weakened immune systems, pregnant, or unvaccinated may be at higher risk.

- Contact your doctor if you get very sick such as difficulty breathing. Following these steps helps protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Seek medical advice if needed.

If you develop symptoms (fever, shortness of breath, cough), and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or have recently traveled from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread of COVID-19:

1. Stay at Home:

- Isolate for at least 5 days.

- Use a separate room and bathroom.

- Avoid sharing items.

*Note: Continue isolation until your fever is gone and you feel better; you can leave after 5 days if you feel fine.*

2. Wear a Mask:

- Wear a mask for 10 days after symptoms or a positive test.

- Ensure it securely covers your nose and mouth.

*Remember: Prioritize a snug fit and easy breathing with the mask.*

3. High-Risk Individuals:

- If you're 50 or older, have disabilities, serious health problems, a weakened immune system, are pregnant, or unvaccinated, contact your doctor promptly if you get very sick such as difficulty breathing.

4. Get Medicine:

- Call your doctor immediately if you get very sick such as difficulty breathing.

- Medication is available to help prevent hospitalization.

- Consider "Test to Treat" locations for testing and medicine; call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 888-720-7489) to find one near you.

These steps protect you and others, aiding your recovery and preventing the spread of COVID-19.

If you plan to take any trips soon — in or outside the U.S. — please always check the CDC website for guidance, and plan accordingly.

Many of us work with the public and we want to provide information and resources that can help you. Please use the CDC and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) coronavirus webpages as reliable sources of information. Here you will also find helpful tips specific to the workplace, like keeping commonly used surfaces such as doorknobs, keyboards, remote controls, desks, wiped down by employees before each use.

The CDC has published a guide for how to prepare households for a potential outbreak. It includes a list of household cleaners that work to disinfect surfaces.

Please use and share this information with others to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Thank you for doing your part to keep yourself, your colleagues, your families and your communities safe.