COVID Update

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Erath County Emergency Management Coordinator Cyndi Smith reported 76new cases of COVID-19 in Erath County in the most recent report Monday.

The report also included a total of 69 probable cases of COVID that have gone unreported. “Due to the CDC

“Due to the CDC recommendations on time of recovery for reporting, we no longer will be receiving the information in the detailed format that was provided on prior reports,” wrote Smith.

Smith encouraged the following:

■ Wash hands frequently with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer, if soap and water is not available.

■ If you are not feeling well or running a fever, stay away from others. Consider staying home from gatherings.

■ Cover your nose and mouth when you cough with a tissue and discard the tissue immediately. Use the bend of your arm if you do not have a tissue. Wash your hands.

■ If you are not vaccinated or need a booster, please do so or talk to your medical advisor/doctor for directions.