City of Denison issued the following announcement on March 16
The City of Denison is monitoring the potential impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Below is key information on COVID-19 as well as some measures that can be taken to decrease and prevent the spread of this virus based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance.
Please visit the CDC's website for more information or visit the Texas Department of State Health Services website.
Announcements
The City of Denison encourages employees and the public to adhere to virus mitigation guidelines from the CDC to reduce their risk of exposure to COVID-19. These guidelines include hand washing, avoiding public places while sick, and social distancing.
“It is out of an abundance of caution that your City has postponed social and recreational events and programs,” City Manager Judson Rex said. “Residents can continue to rely on continuity of city services including police, fire, water, wastewater and trash pickup. Citizens are encouraged to call, use online payment features and practice social distancing.”
Distancing helps prevent the spread of COVID-19 via human transmission by limiting the opportunities for people to be in close contact. Because COVID-19 is most commonly spread through the air by coughing or sneezing, close personal contact by touch, or touching an object or surface with the virus on it, minimizing contact with other individuals and frequent handwashing are important steps in reducing the risk of disease transmission.
Please check this page regularly for updates:
City Hall
- City Hall is deep cleaned daily and public areas are cleaned and sanitized multiple times throughout the day. Hand sanitizer is available throughout the day.
- If you or a member of your family is sick, please do not visit City Hall.
- All public meetings have been canceled for the remainder of March.
- While we stand ready to serve you, please consider whether your visit is necessary or can be accomplished by visiting our website at www.cityofdenison.com or calling our office at 903-465-2720.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.
The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
- Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
- Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
- Touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands; and rarely, fecal contamination.
- Protect Yourself and Your Family
- Symptoms of COVID-19
- Plan in Case Outbreak Occurs in Your Community
- What To Do If You Are Sick
- Resources for Businesses & Employees
- Who is at Higher Risk?
- Facemasks are not recommended for those who are well to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
- Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others or by health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
Source: City of Denison
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