Welcome to the official website designed to keep citizens of Waco & McLennan County updated on all aspects of the progress toward containment of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, in our area.
PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT
November 29, 2020: For the past 7 days, the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Trauma Service Area M as a percentage of the total hospital capacity exceeds 15%, making this an area of high hospitalizations. As a result, all restaurants, retail stores, office buildings, manufacturing facilities, gyms, exercise facilities and classes, museums, and libraries in McLennan County are required to return to maximum 50 percent occupancy levels.
The Health District urges everyone to follow social distancing guidelines.
- Wear a mask.
- Watch your space. Keep a 6ft distance between you and other people.
- Avoid non-essential activities outside of your home.
For more information on the Governor’s order
CONSIDER GIVING BLOOD
Are you fully recovered from a verified COVID-19 diagnosis? If so, the plasma in your blood may contain COVID-19 antibodies that can attack the virus. This convalescent plasma is being evaluated as a possible treatment for currently ill COVID-19 patients, so your donation could help save the lives of patients battling this disease. (Source: Red Cross)
Donations are needed! Options for donation locally are Red Cross, Baylor Scott & White Health and Carter Bloodcare.