As of Thursday morning, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Freestone County, per local officials. Updated data by the Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed one additional case in Limestone County, increasing the county’s total to seven confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Anderson County has also reported one additional case, upping their number to two. Leon County remains with one confirmed case as of Thursday.
On Wednesday afternoon, Freestone County Judge Linda Grant released the county’s newest directive in the fight against the spread of COVID-19. The directive states that “the next two weeks are important” in helping stop the virus spread, and that “you can make a difference.”
“The most important information we have is that staying at home except for essential services, practicing social distancing and continuing to follow personal health hygiene practices, such as washing your hands, is helping slow the spread of COVID-19,” the directive says.
Also noted in the directive was the new recommendation made by The Center for Disease Control (CDC), stating that individuals should wear a cloth face whenever they are out in public and cannot maintain social distancing guidelines. Individuals can make their own mask, or use one, excluding surgical masks and N-95 respirators. Those items are currently considered critical supplies for healthcare workers and other first-responders.
The directive echoes a statement made by President Donald Trump, encouraging that only one person per household handle essential functions (such as grocery shopping) whenever possible, to “limit exposure for your family and for the workers who are serving you in this critical time.”
Other Notes:
-City of Fairfield offices will be closed on Friday due to the scheduled city holiday for Good Friday. For assistance, call the Fairfield Police Department at 903-389-3091. The city dump will remain open from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
-The city’s Easter Eggstravaganza event will be taking place Friday (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.) and Saturday (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) at Fairfield City Park. The event is drive-thru only. Residents should stay in their vehicles when they arrive, and will be helped out with an Easter Celebration basket and other goodies.
-Fairfield Independent School District (FISD) released a statement Wednesday, saying they will be turning on the Fairfield High School stadium lights on every weeknight from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Friday nights, FISD will be honoring the 2020 senior class by leaving the lights on for an extra 20 minutes. “The bright light is a symbol of hope and assurance that you are in our thoughts and hearts,” the post reads. “We understand this is a difficult and challenging time for you, and we know that you will overcome this and soar. We miss you and love you!”