Category: Coronavirus

As officials in the Brazos Valley continue to respond to COVID-19, it is clear that our medical personnel and first responders need access to more Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).  This is crucial to keep them safe, allowing them to continue serving the community.

People in this region are known for coming together to help in times of need.  This is no different.  If anyone has PPE they can donate, there is now a way to do so.

Continue reading “Donations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for medical personnel and first responders being accepted”

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Here’s a list of websites where you can find out about coronavirus information specific to your local jurisdictions:

• Daily updates on the number of COVID-19 cases in Brazos County
• Brazos County Health District website
• Brazos County’s main website
• City of Bryan’s coronavirus website
• City of College Station’s coronavirus website
• Texas A&M University’s coronavirus website

2-1-1 Texas has trained professionals available to answer your questions about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and local relief efforts. Call 2-1-1 and select option No. 6.

• Visit the 2-1-1 national website for more coronavirus information
• Visit 2-1-1 Texas to search for assistance and info on the coronavirus

Brazos County has issued a shelter-in-place order, effective at 9 p.m. on March 24, 2020 and lasting through April 7, 2020.

• Residents may leave their homes for essential activities, but should refrain from unnecessary travel.
• Essential activities include visits to doctors, obtaining groceries, outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, or bicycling, and to care for a family member in another household.
• Many businesses are considered “essential” and are not required to close. These include health-care operations, grocery stores and some other retailers, gas stations, banks, auto-supply and repair facilities, hardware stores and several more.
• Restaurants may still provide carry-out, delivery, or drive-through service. (Note: Patrons may not wait inside a restaurant for their food orders.)
• Public or private gatherings of any size are prohibited. Some exceptions apply. Nothing in this order prohibits the gathering of members of a household or living unit.
• These orders will remain in effect from 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2020 for a period of two weeks, ending at 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2020.
• If residents have any questions about these orders, they can call (979) 361-5136 and speak to a representative who can assist them.

If you have any questions, you can call 979-361-5136.

• Read the order