The Nueces County Public Health District will change its normal operating schedule to Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Congress to Consider Safe to Work Act
These protections will help mitigate the threat of frivolous COVID-19-related litigation against first responders, healthcare workers, law enforcement, and healthcare facilities.
Fraudsters Selling Counterfeit, Mislabeled, Non-Existent PPE
As demand for personal protection equipment increases, scammers may advertise equipment they do not actually have in attempts to make a quick profit. These PPE products may be counterfeit and mislabeled, and some may not exist at all.
Nueces County Statement Regarding COVID-19 Positive Tests in Infants
This number reflects the cumulative total of positive tests for infants under the age of 1 since the beginning of testing in mid-March, which has resulted in 8171 positive test results.
Texas A&M System Will Have Access to Free Testing for COVID-19
Each campus will establish an on-line test registration, and anyone wishing to be tested must first sign up there. Trained personnel will monitor the self-administered oral swabbing required.
New Cleaning Process at Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA)
Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA) has installed a new mobile device that will help make the terminal safer and cleaner than ever.
Extended Deadline for Pandemic Food Benefits
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is extending the application deadline for the federal Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer program (P-EBT) to July 31.
Bars to close at noon and Restaurants Must Limit to 50% Capacity
The decision comes as the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 and the number of hospitalizations have increased and the positivity rate in Texas increased above 10%.
Temporary Pause Of Reopening Phases
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas will pause any further phases to open Texas as the state responds to the recent increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Gov. Abbott Gives Mayors and County Judges to Impose Restrictions on Outdoor Gatherings
Governor Greg Abbott has expanded the ability of mayors and county judges to impose restrictions on outdoor gatherings of over 100 people.
Over 50 Employees Positive with or Exposed to COVID-19
The City of Corpus Christi has had multiple employees who have tested positive or have been exposed to COVID-19 recently. COVID-19 has been rapidly increasing throughout Texas, the Coastal Bend, and Nueces County.
Hospitals Across Texas are Using pen pal Programs to Help Residents
AUSTIN – State supported living centers and state hospitals across Texas are using pen pal programs to help their residents and patients stay connected with their communities during the pandemic.
Wear A Mask On And Off The Field
Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Jaylon Smith released a new PSA entitled “Wear a mask on and off the field”.
Texans may not claim disability based on fears of contracting COVID-19
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued another guidance letter to Texas county judges and election officials, warning that Texans may not claim disability based on fears of contracting COVID-19 to obtain a mail-in ballot.
Nolan Ryan Release New COVID-19 PSA: "Don't Be A Knucklehead"
"Don't Be A Knucklehead." Nolan Ryan encourages all Texans to follow effective health and safety protocols like washing their hands, social distancing, and wearing a mask.
Kingsville H‑E‑B employee positive for COVID-19
A Partner who was confirmed positive for COVID-19 was last in the store on June 3, 2020. All directly affected Partners at the location have been notified and the store has been deep cleaned and sanitized multiple times since then and we continue to enforce proper social distancing practices.
Phase III To Open Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the third phase of the State of Texas’ plan to safely open the economy while containing the spread of COVID-19. Under Phase III, effective immediately, all businesses in Texas will be able to operate at up to 50% capacity, with very limited exceptions.