Thursday December 15, 2020
NEW REPORTS:
A net of 4 Resident cases were removed from Frio’s total on Friday, December 15th.
7-Day Moving Average New Resident Cases: 13
Resident Active Increase: 0
Resident Recovered Increase: -4
Resident Deaths Increase: 0
0 New GEO Detainee Cases
2 New CoreCivic Detainee Case
0 New TDCJ Briscoe Offender Cases
For current resident COVID numbers as reported to Frio County by the Texas Department of State Health Services, visit:
FRIO COVID DASHBOARD
Last day of free covid testing in dilley
- Today, Wednesday December 16
- Open to the public, including all Frio and out-of-county residents
- Noninvasive Saliva Test
- Call 830-965-1624 for more information
Updated quarantine guidance
In an effort to reduce personal burdens and increase community compliance, the Centers for Disease Control released new covid quarantine guidance. While any option to “shorten quarantine risks being less effective than the currently recommended 14-day quarantine,” shorter quarantines may increase willingness to adhere to public health recommendations.
covid-19 resource page
The following link lists the most common referrals we make to Frio County residents for services ranging from rent, mortgage, and utility assistance to nutrition programs to application assistance.
Each of these programs have waiting periods and eligibility requirements. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible.
https://www.friocovidlifeline.org/2020/06/27/covid-19-resources/
prevent household spread
Household spread of Covid-19 will continue to be a primary driver of virus transmission in Frio County. Follow these steps as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control to limit the risk:
