Highland Lakes businesses, organizations react to ending COVID-19 restrictions
A day after Gov. Greg Abbott announced he was ending the statewide face covering mandate…
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Resources
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*These numbers are retrieved daily from the Texas Department of State Health Services and may differ from numbers sourced elsewhere.
EDITOR’S NOTE: In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, our goal is to keep our readers and the public informed. We’ve created this page to gather COVID-19-related articles and information. We want people to be informed of what’s happening in the community regarding the disease, whether it’s closings, updates from government and local leaders, or how to best prepare.
ONLINE COVID-19 RESOURCES
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has extensive online resources about the COVID-19 outbreak. Here are some quick links to the most immediate information you might need.
To protect yourself and your family, know how the disease spreads.
The CDC advises people to plan before an outbreak happens in their community. This page has recommendations for how to create a plan of action, how to care for those at greatest risk, and more.
HOW TO KEEP THE WORKPLACE SAFE
Find CDC-recommended strategies to prevent workplace exposure to COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.
This is pretty basic: Call your doctor first. Some areas are establishing drive-through testing. If that happens in the Highland Lakes, the DailyTrib.com will have that information here. You’ll also find out how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick.
INFORMATION FROM TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Follow the latest statewide developments on this website, which also links to CDC resources. Prevention measures and the current state count can be found on this page.
For rolling updates on the global implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, visit the WHO website.
LOCAL INFORMATION
Burnet and Llano counties have webpages set up to keep their residents informed.
COVID-19 UPDATES ON DAILYTRIB.COM:
Abbott lifts mask mandate, fully opens state
As of Wednesday, March 10, Texans will no longer be required to wear face coverings…
BCISD wants educators prioritized for COVID-19 vaccinations
With another COVID-19 vaccine now available, more Texans soon could be eligible for vaccination, and…
One-shot COVID-19 vaccine approved
The fight against COVID-19 got another weapon after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved…
New COVID-19 test site in Marble Falls
A new, free COVID-19 testing site opens in Marble Falls on Monday, March 1, at…
COVID-19 vaccine disbursement continues; one-shot version could be OK’d soon
Texas Department of State Health Services is disbursing more than 1,500 first-round doses of COVID-19…
Third vaccine could be in Texas in March
A third COVID-19 vaccine — this one a single dose — could be available for…
Eligible military veterans can register for vaccinations at Kerrville VA center
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is an updated version of the previous story with more accurate information…
COVID-19 vaccination registration frustrating, confusing for some
A receptionist at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Marble Falls told a recent caller frustrated…
Texas getting 400,000 vaccine doses
As the state of Texas enters week eight of its COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan, the…
Vaccine hubs to target ages 75 and older
Texans ages 75 years and older are now the focus of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination…
COVID-19 vaccination signup process for Marble Falls hub explained
Before an eligible person can be inoculated through the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Marble…
Businesses back up to 75 percent capacity
After 20 days of having to operate at a 50 percent capacity due to regional…
Set up Baylor Scott & White account for future vaccination appointment
As of Monday, Feb. 1, those eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination may call 844-279-8222 for assistance in…
COVID closes First Baptist Christian School Jan. 29-Feb. 15
First Baptist Christian School of Marble Falls has closed its campus Jan. 29 through Feb….
COVID-19 infusion therapy for Highland Lakes in Austin
While waiting on the COVID-19 vaccination, Horseshoe Bay officials are reminding people that testing for…
MFISD to parents: To stop COVID, stop sleepovers
Sleepovers, birthday parties, and other group gatherings might be to blame for a recent increase…
COVID vaccine shortages felt most in rural areas
Rural areas are being left behind when it comes to distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine…
Marble Falls Middle School halts girls’ sports activities over COVID concerns
Marble Falls Middle School Principal Ashley Bernard and Marble Falls Independent School District Athletics Director…
Marble Falls VFW closes due to COVID
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10376 Commander Lloyd Crippen confirmed the Marble Falls facility has…
Burnet discusses racial profiling report, COVID-19 hub request
Editor’s Note: This story was updated to correct misinformation in the COVID-19 section. The Burnet…
Marble Falls ISD plans to return all students to campuses soon
The apparent success of COVID-19 safety protocols adopted by the Marble Falls Independent School District,…
Llano County applies to be COVID-19 vaccine hub
With an eye on serving three counties, Llano County Local Health Authority officials submitted an…
Officials: Eligible people should get on COVID-19 vaccination waitlists now
Registration for COVID-19 vaccine waitlists is ongoing in the Highland Lakes as doses have been…