Llano ISD switches to remote learning
The Llano Independent School District is shifting to remote learning as of Tuesday, Nov. 17,…
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:
Burnet County Democratic Club hosts local infectious disease specialist
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Terence Doran is the guest speaker of the Burnet County Democratic…
Granite Country Youth Soccer Association sets COVID-19 protocols
The Granite Country Youth Soccer Association has new COVID-19 protocols in an effort to help…
Free COVID-19 testing in Marble Falls extended through Dec. 30
Free COVID-19 testing at the Marble Falls Fire Rescue station has been extended through Dec….
Burnet County tops 1,000 COVID cases
Burnet County topped 1,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, Oct. 28, and had an estimated…
Local retail making a comeback
Sales-tax receipts tell the tale, as does customer foot traffic: Small retail businesses in the…
Pandemic fatigue one reason for rising COVID-19 numbers
Many cities, counties, and states are reporting a rise in COVID-19 case numbers. Pandemic fatigue…
Nonprofits hope they’re not forgotten in pandemic
After COVID-19 hit and school campuses were closed, Boys & Girls Club of the Highland…
PEC donates 600 masks to Ascension Seton’s Care-A-Van
Pedernales Electric Cooperative recently donated 600 face masks to the Ascension Seton Children’s Care-A-Van. The…
Burnet County bars can reopen
Burnet County Judge James Oakley will allow bars in the county to reopen starting Wednesday,…
Free coronavirus testing in Marble Falls on Wednesdays through Nov. 4
Anyone wanting a coronavirus test can stop by Marble Falls Fire Rescue, 700 Avenue N…
Masks back on in Llano County
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Llano County has risen above 20, making the…
Marble Falls varsity volleyball team halts play due to COVID-19
The Marble Falls High School varsity volleyball team cannot play or practice for 10 days…
CDC Halloween recommendations
Keep your distance this Halloween, especially if screaming is likely to occur, recommends the Centers…
Burnet CISD in-person student population jumps to 80 percent
Burnet school district campuses are preparing for an additional 319 students starting Monday, Sept. 28,…
UPDATE: State exempts Llano County from mask order
The statewide face covering requirement was lifted for Llano County as of Wednesday, Sept. 23….
New Marble Falls ISD COVID-19 webpage keeps parents informed
Marble Falls Independent School District families now can easily see in one place how the…
Abbott relaxes COVID-19 restrictions; bars remain closed
Businesses will be allowed to increase capacity to 75 percent, but bars will remain closed…
Texas state parks see new faces as people look for ways to escape
The COVID-19 pandemic shook up state park operations, along with everything else, even leading to…
Flu shot more important than ever
Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever as the 2020-21 flu season begins…
How parents and students are coping with schools’ new normal
Four weeks into the 2020-21 school year, Burnet County parents and students have a feel…
Local leaders relate COVID-19 relief benefits
Local leaders and business owners shared their pandemic recovery success stories at a media conference…
Baylor Scott & White expands COVID-19 at-home monitoring app
Baylor Scott & White Health has expanded its digital care platform to include support for…
UIL: Burnet fans must be team players on COVID-19 protocols
Typically, coaches make adjustments after the first football game. However, Burnet school district officials are…