The county-wide stay at home order and curfew have been rescinded.
Blanco County Judge Brett Bray issued an order Monday morning stating the two orders have been rescinded, but also stating that certain previsions of the disaster declaration remain in place. He directed residents to follow the governor’s statewide orders.
“This action should not be misinterpreted as an ‘all clear,’” the county judge’s order read. “To the contrary, the governor’s orders concerning social distancing and what businesses are essential and may provide service and those that are yet to be authorized to open remains fully in effect and will be enforced by Blanco County, Johnson City and City of Blanco authorities.”
The following portions of the county’s disaster declaration remain in place. Health care workers who do not reside in Blanco County but work in the county, and have direct, “face-to-face” contact with a patient who has contracted coronavirus or is suspected to have the virus, must contact the Blanco County Local Health Authority at 844-868-8308.
If someone in a household has tested positive for coronavirus, the entire household is still required to quarantine at home until released by the healthcare provider of the person who tested positive for the virus. Anyone in the household may not go to work or any community function until released by the healthcare provider. Anyone who has symptoms of coronavirus must self-isolate at home and call their healthcare provider or the county’s COVID-19 hotline at 844-868-8308.
Employers must “assure” hand sanitizer or soap and water is available to all employees for appropriate hand washing and hygiene while at work. Businesses which “interface” with the public must provide hand sanitizer, which is to be prominently displayed, for members of the public while the business is open.
Also in place is the provision which allows the county’s two EMS districts to consult with, inspect and insure that any business operates in a safe manner and follows the county’s emergency direction. All businesses must allow properly identified representatives of the two EMS districts to enter and review procedures.
The governor’s executive order, issued Friday, states that businesses which are not essential services may open as of 12:01 a.m. on April 24, if they can provide pickup, delivery through mail or delivery to the customer’s doorstep. The guidelines issued by the president and CDC regarding practicing good hygiene, cleanliness and social distancing should be followed, the governor’s order said.
The order also closed public schools to in-person education for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. Teachers and administrators may work remotely from home, but may also return to school for administrative duties or to conduct remote video instruction. Private schools and colleges are asked to follow similar guidelines.
No one is allowed to visit nursing homes, assisted living facilities or long-term care facilities unless they are providing critical services, according to the governor’s order.
