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The Woodlands Township COVID-19 Update April 22
The Woodlands Township shared the following COVID-19 updates on April 22 at 6 p.m.
Today’s County News
Montgomery County COVID-19 Case Count
Montgomery County Public Health District, in conjunction with Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, can confirm there are now 440 total positive cases of COVID-19, up 23 cases from yesterday. No new deaths this week. The statewide stay-at-home order is still in effect.
Details on individual cases can be found here: https://mcphd-tx.org/coronavirus-covid-19/confirmed-cases/.
Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management updates a dashboard for the cases here: https://coronavirus-response-moco.hub.arcgis.com/.
Harris County COVID-19 Case Count
As of April 22, 2020 (4:00 p.m.), Harris County Public Health (HCPH) has 41 new cases of COVID-19, which brings the total to 2,236 positive cases. HCPH is also confirming that 947 of its patients have recovered. There have been 46 total deaths of COVID-19 in Harris County. None of these numbers include the City of Houston. A full description of the numbers can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/tzymvk5
Cases by zip code in Harris County can be found here by clicking on areas of the map.
The Village of Creekside Park is located in two zip codes: 77375 and 77389 and these also include Magnolia, Augusta Pines/Auburn Lakes/West Rayford Road in northwest Harris County. Today, Harris County is reporting zip code 77375 has 34 cases and 77389 has 29 cases.
Residents of Harris County Must Wear Masks
Harris County Judge Hidalgo is issued a 30-day order starting April 27, 2020, requiring individuals over the age of 10 to wear a face covering when in public. The order will make exception for those with health or mental health issues that would be complicated by wearing a face covering and for individuals while exercising outdoors alone, eating and driving. There is a fine associated with enforcement of violating the order of up to $1,000.
Other highlights of her announcement, which also included Mayor Turner:
Harris County
- 41 new positive COVID-19 cases
- 1 new fatality associated with COVID-19
Houston
- 27 new positive COVID-19 cases
- No new deaths. This is the third straight day that the City of Houston has reported no deaths related to COVID-19.
- Houston experienced more discharges from hospitals than those hospitalized due to COVID-19.
Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough Will Not Mandate Masks
Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough announced this afternoon that he will not be mandating the citizens of Montgomery County to wear masks while out in public.Please continue to practice good hygiene, keeping hands clean, staying home when sick, and avoiding others who are sick and proper social distancing as recommended by the CDC.
Learn more about the judge’s complete statement here.
State News
Texas has opened new portal, www.workintexas.com, for individuals looking for job openings.
Township News
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors to Hold Videoconference Meeting
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors will hold a Regular Board of Directors Meeting via videoconference today, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 with a scheduled time to begin at 6 p.m. Central Daylight Time. The meeting can be viewed online at https://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/778/Meeting-Videos.
Participation by members of the public in open meetings of the Board of Directors is welcomed and encouraged, he said. A “public comment” agenda item is included at the beginning of all regular Board meeting agendas. During the April 22, 2020, videoconference Board meeting, members of the public may provide public comment by calling 877-853-5247 (toll-free), then enter ID 970 0438 8500 #. Calls will be taken in the order the calls are received and only during the “public comment” agenda item. This phone number is active only for the April 22, 2020 Board meeting. New phone numbers will be issued for each future meeting during the public health pandemic emergency.
Read about the Help Our Heroes new “Adopt a Healthcare Worker” program
The Woodlands Mall Curbside Pickup Program
The Woodlands Mall has announced the introduction of its Curbside Pickup Program, as a result of the recent order issued by Governor Greg Abbott. Beginning Friday April 24, 2020, tenants of the mall will be able to distribute purchases via curbside pickup. The Woodlands Mall will be open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from Noon to 6 p.m. Please note, individual retailers may observe altered schedules within these hours. A designated Curbside Pick-up area will be located in the North parking lot closest to the main entrance where signage will direct guests to park. Guests must remain in the parking lot, contact the store as instructed when making their purchase and products will be delivered by store employees to the central pickup area. More information about this program can be found on The Woodlands Mall website.
View The Woodlands Township’s complete update for April 22 at https://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=3023
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