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The Woodlands Township COVID-19 Update -July 1

By The Woodlands Township | July 1, 2020

The Woodlands Township shared the following COVID-19 updates on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

Township News

Importance of Face Coverings
As the number of cases of COVID-19 continue to increase both in Harris and Montgomery counties, please take a look at the importance of wearing a face covering from Township Chairman Gordy Bunch. Watch the video.

Harper’s Landing Pool Closure
Due to staff training challenges with social distancing and staff shortages due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Woodlands Township has closed the Harper’s Landing Pool as of July 1, 2020. To date, there have been no lifeguard staff that have tested positive or who are in quarantine at Harper’s Landing Pool.

Throughout the pool system, a number of lifeguards are currently under quarantine, which reduces the number of lifeguards available to staff the facilities. If lifeguards are able to be cleared from quarantine protocols, the facility may be re-opened at a later date. Read more

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, encourages everyone to do your part in slowing the spread of COVID-19 and keeping businesses and restaurants open, especially ahead of this weekend’s 4th of July holiday. Limiting the number of people you come in contact with will reduce the chance of contracting COVID-19. Wearing a mask if necessary to be in public, frequent handwashing or using hand sanitizer, surface disinfection and social distancing are imperative.

Today, the number of ACTIVE cases of COVID-19 has increased to 917 in Montgomery County. The number of TOTAL positive cases has increased by 124 cases since yesterday to 2,257. Of the 917 active cases who are Montgomery County residents, 23 are in the hospital. 1,304 people have fully recovered.

You can view the list of case-by-case updates on the MCPHD website here: https://mcphd-tx.org/coronavirus-covid-19/confirmed-cases/. You can refer to the dashboard here: https://coronavirus-response-moco.hub.arcgis.com/.

The MCHD/MCPHD COVID-19 Call Center is open for residents needing COVID-19 testing through the voucher program, or for general questions, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please call 936-523-5040 for more information.

For more information on how to protect yourself and others, go to https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html.

7/1/2020 update: Limiting the number of people you come in contact with will reduce the chance of contracting COVID-19….
Posted by Montgomery County Public Health on Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Harris County COVID-19 Case Count
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) publishes their daily case count, combined with the City of Houston’s daily case count, here: https://tinyurl.com/tzymvk5. Cases by zip code in Harris County can be found 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 193 confirmed positive cases with 86 active cases, and 77389 has 139 confirmed positive cases with 48 active cases.

Harris County Business Health and Safety Order extended
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will amend an existing order mandating that all businesses in Harris County develop and post a health and safety policy for employees and customers, which at a minimum includes a face covering requirement. As part of the order, everyone over the age of 10 must wear a face covering while in businesses or on commercial properties, including employees and all visitors and customers. Read the complete order here.

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) COVID-19 Testing
Get tested, it’s free! To sign up for testing, visit hcphtx.org or ReadyHarris.org or you can call 832-927-7575. View flyer for more information. Once tested, results from HCPH testing sites can take up to 5 days to process. As you wait for your results, stay home and self-isolate, especially if you are sick, practice social distancing (6 ft/2 m) and wear a face-covering. View flyer for more information on the next steps after you have been tested.

Around the Township

Township to Present “Drive-In” and Online Fireworks Show
The Woodlands Fourth of July celebration will take a different look this year due to COVID-19 pandemic, but the fireworks of celebration will continue the tradition of America’s birthday.

The Woodlands Township will offer a “drive-in” and online fireworks display, presented by St. Luke’s Health – The Woodlands Hospital, on Saturday, July 4, 2020. Watch the fireworks show online from the comfort of your home! The show will be accessible through The Woodlands Township website at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

Fireworks are prohibited in The Woodlands neighborhoods
The Woodlands Fire Department and The Woodlands Township remind all residents that The Woodlands Covenants strictly prohibit the sale or use of fireworks and sparklers of any kind in The Woodlands Township neighborhoods. The Woodlands Township is situated in a beautiful forest, and one errant spark could severely damage the community.

To report the sale or use of fireworks, please call The Woodlands Fire Department non-emergency line at 281-362-3900 and inform the dispatcher of the activity and location. In the event of a fire or medical emergency, please call 911.

Town Center Trolleys Resume Service July 1, 2020
The Woodlands Township resumed full service for the Town Center Trolleys beginning today, Wednesday, July 1, 2020. This includes all four trolleys operating the normal route and stops, seven days a week. Current capacity is limited by half.

Due to COVID-19 safety measures, trolleys will be wiped with disinfectant throughout the day and will undergo a thorough disinfection process at the end of each service day. All drivers will be required to wear face coverings. Passengers are also highly encouraged to wear face coverings. Read more

Solid waste services not impacted by holiday weekend
The Woodlands Township reminds residents that all solid waste services in the community will occur as usual over the Fourth of July holiday. There will be no interruption or delay of trash, recycling, yard trimmings or Simple Recycling (textiles) services due to the holiday. All services will be provided on regular service days.

View the full update at https://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=3133

Source: The Woodlands Township