Following the actions of Dallas and Waco Counties, a Shelter in Place order has been given in Austin including Travis and Williamson Counties, in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Most Austinites have already been practicing shelter-in-place standards by staying home and limiting their time within the public by maintaining social distancing guidelines, but some may still be confused on the actual rules of the order. Questions about what businesses may stay open and activities people are allowed to do, may be in question.
To help us all maintain a safe and healthy surrounding, here’s a list of everything you can and can’t do during Austin’s shelter-in-place.
SEE ALSO: 8 Frequently Asked Questions About Food Safety & The Coronavirus
At least 790 people are reported to have contracted the Coronavirus throughout the entire state of Texas and those numbers are expected to increase as testing continues. At least 9 people in Texas have died, and 0 have recovered. At this time, no curfew order has been given to the City of Austin, Travis County or Williamson County.
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