Coronavirus (COVID-19)A global pandemic and how it's affecting the communities in East Texas
East Texas is coming to a standstill as the government is issuing a "Stay at home orders throughout the cities in East Texas.
If you live in East Texas here is the information you need to know.
List of the city's Stay Home, Work Safe order starts (This list was published March 28, we will update this list March 30th)
Orange County's Stay Home, Work Safe order starts March 27 at 11:59 and will last until April 17 at 11:59.
Jasper County's Stay Home, Work Safe order starts March 28 at 11:59 and will last until April 10 at 11:59.
Gregg County Stay Home, Work Safe order starts March 26 at 11:59 and will last until April 9 at 11:59.
Smith County Stay Home, Work Safe order starts March 27 at 11:59 and will last until April 10 at 11:59.
Polk County Stay Home, Work Safe order starts March 27 at 11:59 and will last until April 3 at 11:59.
Tyler County issued a Stay Home order for residents that goes in to effect March 28 at 11:59 p.m. and will last until April 17 at 11:59 p.m.
Hardin County's Stay Home, Work Safe order starts March 27 at 11:59 until April 10 at 11:59.
Newton County's Stay Home, Work Safe order reportedly starts March 30.
What is Open?
Essential Government Functions
Essential Businesses (see below)
Restaurants that serve food by take out, delivery or drive-through
Bars that serve food by take out, delivery or drive-through
Micro-Breweries that serve food by take out, delivery or drive-through
Micro-Distilleries that serve food by take out, delivery or drive-through
Wineries that serve food by take out, delivery or drive-through
Public Parks
Open Outdoor Recreation Areas
Religious and Worship Services by Video and Teleconference
What is closed, for now? (list is not exhaustive)
Playgrounds
Gyms
Fitness Centers
Swimming Pools
Sports and Recreation Training Facilities and Studios
Hair and Nail Salons
Spas
Licensed Massage Businesses
Tattoo Parlors
Concert Halls
Live Performance Theaters
Arenas
Stadiums
Movie Theaters
Game Rooms
Bowling Alleys
Arcades
Indoor and Outdoor Flea Markets and Swap Meets
Indoor Malls and Shopping Centers
Bingo Halls
Tanning Salons
Essential Activities are:
Performing tasks essential to health and safety, including: obtaining medication or visiting a healthcare professional
Obtaining supplies or services or delivery of those to others, including: food, pet supplies, household products, work from home supplies.
Engaging in outdoor activity, while keeping social distancing.
Performing work providing essential products and services to an essential business
Caring for a family member or pet in another household.
Essential Businesses include:
Critical Infrastructure as identified by the US Department of Homeland Security National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Essential Government Functions including law enforcement, and other services for the health, safety and welfare of the public
Essential Healthcare Operations including hospitals, dentists, pharmacies, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, mental health providers, blood banks, home and residential based care for seniors, adults and children, veterinary and animal welfare operations
Essential Retail including grocery stores, warehouse stores, gas stations, convenience stores, food producers and service providers
Providers of Basic Necessities to Economically Disadvantaged Populations
Essential Services Necessary to Maintain Essential Operations of Residences or Other Essential Businesses including: trash and recycling collection, mail and shipping services, building maintenance and security, and funeral homes
News Media
Childcare and Adult Care Services
Infrastructure, Development, Operation and Construction Services including public works construction, housing construction, commercial, manufacturing, oil refining, roads and highways, public transportation, and telecommunications systems
Transportation Businesses including car dealerships, parts distributors, maintenance and repair facilities, gas stations, vehicles for hire
Labor Union Functions
Port of Beaumont
Airports and related operations
Professional services including legal, accounting, insurance, and real estate services.
Other businesses that are not listed but either are or support critical industries or services.
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