City of Eagle Pass, TX Statement on Coronavirus
(Press Release) EAGLE PASS, TX – March 13, 2020, The City of Eagle Pass strongly encourages these Coronavirus Precautions as it is in the best interest of our citizens to stay safe. The City of Eagle Pass has daily briefings and is being notified of any changes or new developments.
The Emergency Management Team recommends the following:
- Wash hands often for 20 seconds and encourage others to do the same.
- If no soap and water available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue away.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Disinfect surfaces, buttons, handles, knobs and other places touched often.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
If you are feeling sick, especially with flu like symptoms, please stay home and avoid going to crowded places.
“We know that the coronavirus is affecting people and communities across the World. Fortunately, more than half of the people diagnosed with the coronavirus have recovered. Unfortunately, a small percentage have died, mostly elderly and others with pre-existing conditions. We encourage our residents to continue to follow proper hygiene procedures. Also, let’s not cause undue panic in our community and use common sense when shopping at local stores. I will also ask council at our Tuesday council meeting to vote for emergency contingency funding if needed for additional personnel or overtime. We will continue to monitor the situation throughout the days to come as Governor Abbott has indicated”, Said Mayor Sifuentes.
Coronavirus symptoms may show up 2-14 days after exposure and may
include fever, cough and shortness of breath. If you are in generally
good health and have a mild illness, stay home and take care of yourself
like you would for the flu. If symptoms worsen,
call your doctor.
For more information please visit: dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus
