Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding Coronavirus cases in Port Arthur, Texas, as of May 27, 2020.

NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Today, May 27, 2020 the City of Port Arthur Health Department received confirmation of one (1) additional Port Arthur resident who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). This individual is a male between the age range of 55-60.  He is currently quarantined at home and cooperating with local health officials. 

For confidentiality purposes, the PAHD is not releasing any additional information to identify this individual. This brings the total to sixty-one (61) individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the City of Port Arthur.

As more businesses are opening, the Health Department is encouraging all citizens to remain vigilant about maintaining social distance.  If you are in a place where social distancing cannot be maintained, a face covering should be used.  This is still very serious situation, and we are not yet in the position of relaxing our efforts of using those non-pharmaceutical interventions. 

These are steps you can take to keep you and your loved ones protected:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash. If tissues are not available, cough and sneeze into your elbow. Do not cough and sneeze into your hands.
• Frequently clean and disinfect objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Get a flu shot. The flu vaccine does not offer protection against COVID-19, but it is also flu season.

 Call the City of Port Arthur Health Department at (409) 983-8880 or your healthcare provider if you are experiencing fever, cough or shortness of breath for further guidance, and for location of testing sites.

NOTICE FROM THE PA HEALTH DEPARTMENT- Port Arthur, TX 05.27.2020 

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