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In the hopes of getting ahead of the novel coronavirus, Titus County is taking measures to mitigate the spread.
According to KLTV, Titus County Judge Brian Lee explained the measures that are being taken to help the community get a leg up when it comes to fighting COVID-19.
“Our local health authority ... Dr. Chris Berling (appointed by the commissioner’s court) has been asked to, as quickly as possible, obtain information from the Department of Health Services, so that we here locally could be the investigating arm ... and reach out to the patients that have tested positive that are here in Titus County," Lee said. Berling will then make "sure they understand what the ramifications are of being quarantined at home (and) give them a local contact if they need assistance and also have an opportunity to talk to them and inquire whether or not they have any idea as to where they might have contracted COVID."
Lee said if there’s the potential for a large employer to be involved that they will contact people they know possibly who could have been infected by them.
As of April 21, Texas reported 20,196 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, including 517 deaths. Titus County has 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
The Texas Department of Health Services is trying to complete many of the same responsibilities, but is struggling as its other actions and services continue to grow in number and severity.
“We just initiated this about Thursday of last week,” Lee said
To help residents stay healthy, the county and City of Mount Pleasant each purchased 55-gallon drums of hand sanitizer. Residents are allowed to come and fill up 3-ounce bottles for their use.
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