Covid-19 Local Numbers Monday April 27th

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The confirmed cases of Covid-19, went up only slightly since Friday according to the Bowie County Joint Operations Center in Texarkana.

An additional case in both Bowie and Cass County was noted. This along with one additional death attributed to the virus. This brings the total in Bowie County to 94, and 17 in Cass County. However, 47 have recovered in Bowie County and 8 have recovered in Cass. Unfortunately 8 people have died in Bowie County due to complications from Covid-19.

Here is the latest breakdown on the cases in Bowie County as of Monday afternoon:

Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Bowie County (as of 4/27/20)
Total Cases in Bowie County 94
Ages (Bowie County Cases)
0-19 3
20-29 13
30-39 19
40-49 20
50-59 15
60-69 14
70-79 10
80+ 0
Gender (Bowie County Cases)
Male 45
Female 49
              Deaths  
  8
   

For a more detailed report, please visit the Joint Operations website.. The EOC is working with local healthcare providers to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date information possible, including patients hospitalized and recovered. More data will be reported as it becomes available.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the first phase of the State of Texas’ ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19. Under Phase I, certain services and activities are allowed to open with limited occupancy, and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is issuing minimum standard health protocols for all businesses and individuals to follow. The Governor also outlined special guidance for Texans over 65 and detailed a comprehensive mitigation plan for nursing homes in Texas.

The Governor also announced a statewide testing and tracing program developed by DSHS that will help public health officials quickly identify and test Texans who contract COVID-19 and mitigate further spread of the virus.

By way of Executive Order (GA-18), all retail stores, restaurants, movie theaters, and malls are permitted to reopen on Friday, May 1. These services must limit their capacity to 25% of their listed occupancy. Within shopping malls, the food-court dining areas, play areas, and interactive displays and settings must remain closed.

As a reminder, the following local restrictions are still in place:

  • Bowie County Shelter-in-Place Order effective until 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020
  • City of Texarkana, Texas Curfew in place until further notice beginning at 10:00 p.m. and lasting until 6:00 a.m.
  • Cass County Stay-at-Home Order effective until 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020
  • Various statewide restrictions issued by Governor Greg Abbott

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