DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Several County Judges in urban areas of Texas have released a joint statement on concerns over the growing spread of coronavirus COVID-19.
County Judges from Dallas, Tarrant, Harris, Travis, El Paso and Bexar Counties issued the statement.
“We want to reassure the public that their county governments are working closely with the local municipalities and other community stakeholders within our geographical boundaries and regions to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses such as the flu and COVID-19,” the statement read.
“The overall risk of COVID-19 to the general public within our counties remains low,” it continued.
The statement also encourages people to wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands, avoid close contact with people who are sick, stay home when sick and to cough or sneeze into your elbow or into a tissue.
“Health officials are urging people to stay home if you experience mild flu-like symptoms and to visit your primary care provider,” the statement said.
The statement was signed by Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins and Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley among others.
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