Andrews County COVID-19 Update

Last updated: July 28, 2021 at 1pm

Face Coverings

Governor Greg Abbott Mandate Face Covering over Nose and Mouth (Mask)

Governor Greg Abbott has issued Executive Order 29 requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces, with few exceptions, in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases. Open Texas checklists are now updated consistently with this order.

Outdoor Gatherings

The Governor also issued a proclamation giving mayors and county judges the ability to impose restrictions on some outdoor gatherings of over 10.

Tips

• Practice social distancing
• Hand washing and using hand sanitizer
• If you are sick, stay home.
• If you have traveled out of town, self-isolate and monitor for symptoms such as:
  • Body aches
  • Cough
  • Fever
  • Headaches
  • Loss of sense of smell or taste