President Trump declared a "national emergency" on due to the coronavirus pandemic.
He said the action would "open up access to up to $50 billion," which he described as "a large amount of money for states and territories and localities in our shared fight against this disease."
Trump also urged states to set up emergency operation centers immediately.
FREE TESTING --- In partnership with the Waco-McLennan County OEM and the Texas Division of Emergency Management we are offering free COVID-19 testing at various sites throughout July and August. All testing sites are free. If you suspect you may have the Coronavirus (COVID-19), you are encouraged to be tested.
Note: As shown below, drive-through testing must register first, walk-up tests require no registration. *There is a limit to 600 tests per day, per location.
LOCATIONS:
July 27th – 29th:
Waco Multi-Purpose Facility
1020 Elm Ave, Waco, TX, 76704
Walk-up & no registration required
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
University Baptist Church
1701 Dutton Ave, Waco, TX, 76706
Walk-up & no registration required
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*Spanish speaking assistance available.
July 30th:
Toliver Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
1402 Elm Avenue, Waco, TX, 76704
Drive-through & site registration required at: https://texas.curativeinc.com/welcome
From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
August 3rd:
McGregor High School
903 Bluebonnet Parkway, McGregor, TX, 76657
Drive-through & site registration required at: https://texas.curativeinc.com/welcome
From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
August 13th – 15th:
MCC Highlander Gym
1710 Powell Dr, Waco, TX, 76708
Walk-up & no registration required
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(REMINDER) COVID-19 symptoms:
· Fever and/or chills
· Cough (dry or productive)
· Fatigue
· Body Aches/Muscle or Joint Pain
· Sore Throat
· Headache
· Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea
· Nasal Congestion
· Loss of Taste and/or Smell
FROM THE CDC - What is coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)? Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. Can people in the U.S. get COVID-19? Yes. COVID-19 is spreading from person to person in parts of the United States. Risk of infection with COVID-19 is higher for people who are close contacts of someone known to have COVID-19, for example healthcare workers, or household members. Other people at higher risk for infection are those who live in or have recently been in an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19. Learn more about places with ongoing spread at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/ transmission.html
Think You've Got COVID-19? With Tests In Short Supply, Experts Say - Prepare To Ride It Out At Home
MAPS: Where cases have been confirmed in the U.S. and worldwide
C-19 EVENT CANCELLATION TRACKER
For more Texas information on the COVID-19 virus:
- The Department of State Health Services(DSHS) has detailed and up-to-date information about the impact of COVID-19 in Texas and the State’s response and efforts at:https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/
- Center for Disease Control(CDC) updates about COVID-19 and its impact in the U.S. and beyond is provided at:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
- John Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center Map: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html
CENTRAL TEXAS INFORMATON:
Waco-McLennan County Health District confirmed COVID-19 cases
Bell County State of Disaster and Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
A COVID-19 hotline has been activated to answer questions related to the situation by phone. The phone number is 254-616-3209. Operators are available Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Restaurants in Central Texas offering groceries
CITY OF KILLEEN COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATES
Where to find free lunches, activities during extended break in Central Texas
ART LOCALLY WACO RESOURCES INCLUDING THINGS TO DO FOR KIDS AND WAYS TO HELP
STAAR and SAT testing canceled for 2019-20 school year
Governor Abbott Declares State of Disaster In Texas Due To COVID-19
The American Cross "STATE OF EMERGENCY" is urging healthy, eligible people to donate blood. The organization said it wanted to prevent blood supply shortages as COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, continues to spread in the U.S. - People interested in donating blood can make appointments by using the Red Cross Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-733-2767.