About 200 of those led to a 30-day liquor license suspension, he said. County Judge Clay Jenkins told Texas Standard that the move is necessary because for more than seven consecutive days, more than 15% of patients at area hospitals are being treated for COVID-19. Abstract This report highlights how the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis has impacted Nigeria’s economy. December 23, 2020 Dallas County Reports 2,512 New Positive 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases and 30 Deaths Including 677 Probable Cases DALLAS -- As of 12:00 pm December 23, 2020, Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting 2,512 positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dallas County, 1,835 confirmed cases 677 probable Boris Johnson: 'Believe me, Covid lockdown restrictions in England will end on December 2' Politics PMQs Boris Johnson Keir Starmer Wednesday November 4, 2020… Representative Drew Springer won the state's Senate runoff on Saturday against Shelley Luther, a Dallas hair salon owner who defied coronavirus restrictions, by nearly 13 percent of the votes. County Judge Clay Jenkins told Texas Standard that the move is necessary because for more than seven consecutive days, more than 15% of patients at area hospitals are being treated for COVID-19. In Trauma Service Area A, home to a number of Panhandle communities including Amarillo, Abbott’s restrictions took effect on Oct. 24. Save lives. By Will Maddox Published in Healthcare Business December 22, 2020 5:49 pm SMS. In most cases, local officials said they focus on educating wrongdoers instead of punishing them. COVID Briefs: North Texas Officials Seek Tougher Restrictions. Businesses must adhere to the following capacity limitations.Businesses must adhere to the following capacity limitations. A city spokesperson said businesses with reported violations have been very cooperative. var script = document.createElement('script'); From Texas Standard: Dallas County is returning to more COVID-19 restrictions beginning Friday. Since the region crossed the 15% threshold on Nov. 25, cases of COVID-19 have continued to grow, stoking fear among health officials that North Texas’ medical infrastructure will be pushed to its limits headed into another potentially catastrophic holiday season. COVID-19 restrictions meant the normally huge crowds in New York's Times Square were kept away as 2020 came to an end. DALLAS — As of 12:00 pm January 14, 2021, Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting 1,993 additional positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dallas County, 1,796 confirmed cases and 197 probable cases. The October order also allowed bars, which had been closed statewide since late June, to reopen in counties where officials opted in. All parts of this site Copyright © 2021 San Antonio Current. Tiffany Radcliff, professor and associate dean for research at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health, said that even a trauma service area that’s below the governor’s 15% threshold “could still be struggling with new admissions for COVID-19 if there are not enough available ICU beds or trained staff to care for patients who need intensive care resources.”. Greg Abbott allows only limited COVID-19 restrictions for Texas' worst hot spots. Jenkins, the Dallas County judge, said the enforcement of Abbott’s order is a balancing act between county and city officials and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, which regulates the state’s bars. Texas’ 254 counties are divided among 22 regional bodies known as trauma service areas. From Texas Standard : Dallas County is returning to more COVID-19 restrictions beginning Friday. var npo = 5273; Whether it's a one-time acknowledgement of this article or an ongoing pledge, your support helps keep San Antonio's true free press free. COVIDSafe Summer – restrictions apply from 11:59pm Sunday 6 December 2020 From 11:59pm on Sunday, 6 December 2020 Victoria moves to COVIDSafe Summer restrictions. Dallas County Reports 2,366 New Positive 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases and 30 Deaths Including 278 Probable Cases DALLAS -- As of 12:00 pm December 22, 2020, Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting 2,366 Several travelers we spoke to from out of state Tuesday told us they know how different the restrictions are in Florida compared to their home states. Thursday was the 7th day COVID-19 patients were 15% or more of the total in North Texas hospitals, the trigger for returning to 50% occupancy at businesses instead of 75%. For example, in Trauma Service Area T, which includes the border town of Laredo, the proportion of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 has steadily grown since it first crossed the 15% threshold on Nov. 14. No more articles. The latest fatalities were a Dallas man in his 60s and two Dallas … Abbott spokesperson Renae Eze disagreed. More than 11.5 million cases have been reported in the United States since the COVID-19 pandemic started in early 2020, and public health officials fear holiday travel will exacerbate its spread. January 11, 2021. At one point, COVID-19 patients occupied two out of every five beds. (function() { Just nine intensive care beds were available on Monday for the 25-county region. After crossing the threshold on Nov. 17, the area remained above the 15% threshold for a couple of weeks, but has since consistently remained below the benchmark — meaning businesses can again scale up capacity. first.parentNode.insertBefore(script, first); San Antonio-based grocer H-E-B removes toilet paper and other non-food items from product limit lists, Texas extends rental assistance program designed to avoid evictions until March 15, After lobbying by Texas club owners, COVID-relief deal includes $15 billion to save music venues, Black-owned businesses on San Antonio's East Side to host socially distanced MLK Day block party, New public art installation honors San Antonio's indigenous heritage, Austin-based Waterloo Sparkling Water gives staff $200 monthly to spend with local companies, The coronavirus vaccine rollout in Texas is leaving some with more questions than answers. Join the SA Current Press Club. “They need to be enforcing the protocols in place right now.”. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins Discusses COVID-19 hospitalizations and restrictions, Thursday, December 3, 2020. Dallas County is returning to more COVID-19 restrictions beginning Friday. This study is the second in a four-part series that provides a new perspective on COVID-19’s impact on the commercial real estate (CRE) industry and the future of the office. Chris Porter, a TABC spokesperson, said agents have conducted more than 26,000 inspections statewide since June 26 and found about 700 instances of noncompliance. Updated: 5:54 PM CST December 2, 2020 Faced with an increasing number of COVID-19 patients occupying hospital beds in North Texas, county leaders expect a governor-mandated reduction in … As of December 3, Texas is the number one state in the U.S. with the highest total number of overall COVID … But three months after Abbott announced the 15% rule, a Texas Tribune analysis of state data shows that in regions with the worst outbreaks, including El Paso, Amarillo and Lubbock, the restrictions have done little to ease an overburdened health care system. And many local elected officials say they’re handicapped by an executive order that blocks them from using more restrictive measures than those in place statewide. In 2020, Nigeria’s economy is expected to experience its deepest recession since the 1980s due to the COVID-19-related disruptions, notably lower oil prices and remittances, enhanced risk aversion in global capital markets, and mobility restrictions. New cases and hospitalizations have since fallen from their November peaks, though 490 people were hospitalized and the county reported more than 35,700 active infections on Tuesday. Steve Sisolak announced that he will extend his current COVID-19 restrictions. Business was also improving at 60 Vines Restaurant at the Crescent in Uptown Dallas, according to CEO Jeff Carcara. The first case in Oregon was reported on Feb. 28. Cook and other health experts warned, despite the start of the vaccine rollout, COVID-19 remains a dire threat and large holiday gatherings could prove devastating. “By using that number, that overestimates our capacity to handle COVID-19 patients,” he said. And that perception, or that reality actually, is probably going to keep people in,” he said. “There’s no teeth behind the mandate.”. Groves said his employees were paid throughout 14 weeks of forced closure earlier this year and things were just starting to get back to normal. Though the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine in Texas last week marked a historic milestone in the battle against the virus, it will be months before vaccine doses are widely available. In late October, citing a need for more aggressive action, Samaneigo ordered all nonessential businesses to close for 14 days. Scroll down to read our FAQ's below. Donegal to stay in Covid lockdown in December Covid cases almost twice the national average as people ignore Covid restrictions to travel freely John Mooney Sunday November 15 2020… “Our practice is to work with businesses,” said Dillon Meek, the mayor of Waco, where advanced restrictions first took effect on Nov. 29, after McLennan County Judge Scott Felton had allowed bars to reopen in October. Those that “are not acting in good faith,” Jenkins said, are mostly bars and nightclubs. })(); San Antonio-based H-E-B launches COVID-19 vaccine scheduling portal for Phases 1a and 1b, Ken Paxton is only state attorney general in the U.S. who didn’t sign letters condemning Capitol insurrection, Political damage grows for Sen. Ted Cruz after his effort to delegitimize the election, Architect Arthur J. Herrmann's best known San Antonio creation is the Hotel Havana, the stylish downtown boutique hotel that started, By San Antonio Current Staff |  On Thursday Dallas County reported three COVID-19 deaths as it announced 2,122 more coronavirus cases. 23 December 2020 Today we report, with concern, that 14 046 COVID-19 cases have been identified since the last report at a positivity rate of 26%.Therefore, the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases today is 954 258. Disclosure: Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University have been financial supporters of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors. “We issue a warning first, before we issue a citation. Dallas County Reports 2,366 New Positive 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases and 30 Deaths Including 278 Probable Cases DALLAS -- As of 12:00 pm December 22, 2020, Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting 2,366 additional positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dallas County, 2,088 confirmed cases and Effective July 2, 2020: As our commitment to your safety and well-being is our top priority, we require all terminal visitors to wear a face covering as recommended by the CDC and recently mandated by Dallas and Tarrant counties. View Governor Greg Abbott's Executive Order No. There is a cumulative total of 201,744 confirmed cases (PCR test). “It only responds to following the best medical advice from the medical experts.”. 60 Vines has four locations around the country, two in North Texas. Public Health Guidelines for Group Low Intensity Exercise – December 14, 2020 (PDF, 490KB) An updated COVID-19 Safety Plan using the guidelines should be posted clearly at the facility for everyone to follow. Dallas Zoo: do not go now with all this COVID -19 restrictions, most of the place is closed - See 1,735 traveler reviews, 1,222 candid photos, and great deals for Dallas, TX, at Tripadvisor. , area bars must close in counties where officials had allowed them to reopen, restaurants must scale back capacity from 75% to 50% and hospitals must halt non-emergency surgical procedures. if(document.getElementById('commitchange-script')) return; But Abbott quickly lifted the order amid fierce blowback from Republicans who felt he had overstepped his authority. A statewide mask mandate remains in effect, but authorities can issue fines for disobeying the mandate only on the second documented offense. But Carcara said his company had staffing trouble during the pandemic, even at half capacity. January 15, 2021, We're hard pressed to think of another home on the market in SA as vibrantly colorful as this 1945 Victorian, This 1936 rock-exterior home a block from Jefferson High School has plenty to light up the eyes of someone willing, “Here’s the thing you have to understand about Ted Cruz,” former Democratic senator Al Franken once wrote. The trauma service area that includes the Dallas-Fort Worth area is the most populous in the state currently subject to the enhanced restrictions. “Bishop Arts has been and always will be a really great experience. That same day, at a press conference on Texas Tech University’s campus in Lubbock, Abbott declared that “statewide, there will not be another shutdown.”. City of Dallas officers have found nearly 23,000 infractions since early April and issued more than 6,100 notices of violation. County Judge Clay Jenkins told Texas Standard that the move is necessary because for more than seven consecutive days, more than 15% of patients at area hospitals are being treated for COVID-19. Forrest Cook November 24, 2020. For those booked after 18:00 on 4 December the venue must close by 18:00 to non-residents. ... December 1, 2020 ... implement stricter COVID-19 safety measures. High Hospitalization Rates in North Texas May Prompt Greater COVID-19 Restrictions Simone Carter | December 1, 2020 | 4:00am EXPAND Hospital capacity continues to hover over 15%. He said they have strong sanitation standards. As of Monday, there are … Without aggressive action, he said, the virus will continue to spread. Ken Molestina reports on a restaurant that lives for the holidays. Get the latest updates Stay up to date with changes to the restrictions. This new turn has definitely got us refocused on our take out,” he said. “I, By San Antonio Current Staff |  Now we need people to spend some money,” business owner Cody Ellison said. From Texas Standard: . Updated: 1:26 AM EST December 2, 2020 Cases of COVID-19 began showing up in the United States in January of this year. Abbott had ordered businesses to close during the first wave of infections in the spring. “The proven course of action is to enforce the existing protocols,” she said in a written statement. And so, it’s scary. GA-32 here. “That means another employee with your sales being not quite as good as you were hoping,” Ellison said. 2021 Marco Island - 25 Best Island Beaches World: 2020 Jan 05, 2021 Key Marco Jan 05, 2021 Best beach area for a few hours & sunset viewing Jan 04, 2021 Restaurant restrictions Covid 19 Jan 02, 2021 A restaurant that will — McKayla J (@McKaylaRoseJ) December 21, 2020 Liberals also chimed in, with many condemning the move to reopen as irresponsible during a time when COVID-19 deaths are on the rise. “I really believe that the numbers aren’t going as high as other places because of our curfew and our shutdown.” Restaurant owner Joe Groves spoke Thursday on the empty patio at Ellen’s Restaurant in the Dallas West End. The shutdown eased overloaded hospitals and new cases of COVID-19 plummeted. As of Tuesday, 10 TSAs containing more than 100 counties had crossed the 15% threshold, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Dallas County health officials reported 2,122 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, the county's second-highest daily total. Stay safe. “TABC has been conducting inspections across the state and our agents are monitoring compliance to ensure bars and restaurants are following the governor’s COVID-19 executive orders,” Porter said in a statement. By CBSDFW.com Staff December 8, 2020 at 5:34 am. Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox. In practice, county health officials often work in tandem with local governments to educate businesses about occupancy and mask regulations, while city code compliance officers regulate businesses within each of the county’s myriad cities. (Juan Figueroa / Staff Photographer) He and a business partner operate several stores in Bishop Arts. As of December 3, Dallas County has had over 142,000 cases and 1,565 deaths. “There are several steps that can be taken now that, as an enforceable mandate, would slow the avalanche descending on our local hospitals,” area doctors, nurses and other health care workers wrote in a petition to Gov. That number has exceeded 24% for more than a month. In a state as large and diverse as Texas, Cook said local governments need the power to respond to mounting cases as they see fit. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on December 26, 2020, Massachusetts will implement temporary capacity limits to stop the spread of COVID-19 as cases and hospitalizations rise. “The biggest factor is the fact that we are spiking and it’s unfortunate. Then, it closed for Christmas. CBS-Dallas. “People are spending more money per person when they do go out and they're tipping more generously,” he said. 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