"That executive order … January 8, 2021 – information on capacity rollbacks in Hays County per Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-32: Rising COVID-19 Hospitalizations to Trigger Capacity Limit Rollbacks under Governor’s Orders. The order is effective beginning at 11 p.m. March 26 through 4 a.m. April 10. 11. Some sites may require a physician referral to be tested. 13. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website. Our rolling list of notifications is at www.HaysInformed.com, where Hays County, cities, school districts, and law enforcement officials post emergency or critical information of interest to a countywide audience. Hays County leaders issued a Stay at Home order set to go into effect at 11 p. m. on Thursday, March 26. Visit the BR3T website for more information. The percentage of COVID hospitalizations in the Austin region is 3.7% and has remained under 15% for 7 consecutive days. This is not true – we are not asking anyone to send identification ahead of time. Issued November 11, 2020 Work Safe, Stay Home Order No. We heard of a scam at one of our vaccine clinics where someone was asked to send us a copy of their ID before their appointment. At the July 14 meeting of the Hays County Commissioners Court, the members approved an extension of the Declaration of Local Disaster issued in March at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Your patience is much appreciated as we work through this together as a community.Â, CLICK HERE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH CURATIVE. Testing Order Issued September 16, 2020: The Health Officer issued an amended Order regarding Testing on September 16, 2020. Healthcare businesses, grocery stores, hardware stores, news media, gas stations, restaurants offering to-go and/or delivery of food, and many other essential businesses will not have to close. Children are not allowed at vaccine clinics, unless they are qualified 1B under 1B (16+ with a chronic health condition per DSHS). The FDA is warning citizens about fraudulent COVID-19 Home Test Kits. People may still go outside to exercise – walking, hiking, running, dog-walking, etc. Later in the day, Hays County said the order is effective beginning at 11 p.m. March 26 through 4 a.m. April 10. Hays County Local Health Department provides updates on COVID-19 Monday thru Friday via news release, website and social media. There are a few walk-in/drive thru COVID-19 testing sites in Hays County. NOTE: The October 28 graph “Daily Change in New Cases” shows -273 new cases; Read more, For hospital capacity data, visit this DSHS website. Effective October 25, 2020 Work Safe, Stay Home Order No. Learn more about the program on the GSMP website. Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order on October 7 to open bars and similar establishments at up to 50% capacity in conjunction with county officials. If you need food, funds, mental health support, a job, etc., take a look at this list of area resources. Approximately 40,000 people are on on the pre-registry list and the County has about 4,600* doses to give out each week. Attention: Curative is currently only accepting patients by appointment for COVID-19 testing at the locations around Hays County. 712 S. Stagecoach Trail A call-in number is now available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12-4 p.m. Those individuals who need help signing up can call 833-521-2766 and a volunteer will assist them in getting registered. Note: Orders by the Texas Governor supersede any orders by county or municipal entities. until April 10 at 4 a.m. Following administration of the dose, you will need to wait for about 15 minutes for observation in case you have a reaction to the vaccine. All those with an appointment will receive details from Curative via email and/or text. NOTE: The October 28 graph “Daily Change in New Cases” shows -273 new cases; COVID-19 Relief Funds were available for Hays County residents who have been affected by COVID related loss of income and need rental, mortgage, or utility assistance. Gov. Email haysvac@hayscountytx.com with scheduling questions. Do you think you’ve been exposed to coronavirus?