COVID-19 BRIEFING INFORMATION (Current as of 3/19/2020)

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Editor’s Note

During this period when Hidalgo County is in a state of a disaster, this daily update will be provided to give Hidalgo County employees a quick overview of developments that may help with the continuation of government operations. If your department has any update needs, please email hidalgopao@co.hidalgo.tx.us

Emergency Operations Hotline

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The public can call this number and they will be asked if it is a health question or a question regarding the mass gathering prohibition and the caller will be transferred accordingly.

A total of 717 have been received by Hidalgo County Health and Human Services. 

Situation Summary

Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department shifted from a Level 3 Operational Readiness to a Level 2 Operational Readiness of its BIO Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and has expanded its call center to include outside departments to manage increased operations.

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