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. Dallas County is returning to more COVID-19 restrictions beginning Friday. Counties that did so included two that would later become COVID-19 hot spots: Randall, home to part of Amarillo, and Lubbock. Restaurants added patio space to safely serve customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, but cold weather makes patios less appealing. GA-32 here. All parts of this site Copyright © 2021 San Antonio Current. “I’m confident that those [state] restrictions alone will not bring the virus under control,” Jenkins said. The protocols work, but only if they are enforced.” As of Monday, there are … 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. 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.”. All these business people said the COVID-19 challenge is to stay in business for the day when customers flock back to stores and restaurants. The region has remained above the 15% threshold since October 12, and the additional restrictions have done little to ease the burden on a health care system that has been pushed to the brink for months. By CBSDFW.com Staff December 8, 2020 at 5:34 am. No News is Bad News. Coronavirus new restrictions announced 21 December 2020 Coronavirus new restrictions announced • –Tier 4 Restrictions in England Clinically Extremely Vulnerable • Key worker letter for essential travel between Tiers • Cessation of van sharing in Tier 4 Jenkins said most Dallas County businesses are likewise adhering to Abbott’s restrictions. A state loophole allowed these businesses to reopen under the promise that they convert themselves into restaurants. San Antonio Current 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. No more articles. 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. This week, Dallas Voice recaps what we see as the top stories from a national perspective: the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 presidential election, the … “It only responds to following the best medical advice from the medical experts.”. They opened a furniture store during the pandemic, shifting away from women’s clothing since people are spending more time at home and less time dressing up to go out. ... Forrest Cook December 1, 2020. “Each one of those restaurants has struggled in some way shape or form to field a full staff every day. 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. High Hospitalization Rates in North Texas May Prompt Greater COVID-19 Restrictions. Passing that 15% benchmark means Jenkins now has authority, through state executive order, to limit … Then, it closed for Christmas. The COVID-19 situation improved in at least one region where the enhanced restrictions took effect: the one that contains the neighboring cities of Odessa and Midland. Abbott announced the 15% threshold as part of a September order that allowed restaurants to open at 75% capacity, and he explained that it would be triggered if COVID-19 patients made up 15% of “all hospitalized patients'' in a region. View Governor Greg Abbott's Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face-covering here. Ken Molestina reports on a restaurant that lives for the holidays. 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. © 2021 “I think we proved that we did help the spread because, whether I was allowed to, I actually did the 14 days,” Samaneigo said. 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… 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. 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. Texas’ 254 counties are divided among 22 regional bodies known as trauma service areas. Stay home. script.id = 'commitchange-script'; 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. January 11, 2021. One Texas health district received 900 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Germany's reported COVID-19 death toll is still rising sharply, increasing by 440 to 20,372 over the past 24 hours, RKI data showed on Thursday. 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. To maintain six-foot social distancing for customers and employees, his restaurants in Dallas and Addison stayed at 50% capacity when restaurants were allowed to go to 75%. Due to high COVID-19 hospitalization rates in the region, Hays County is under heightened restrictions. From Texas Standard: . 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. 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.”. Steve Sisolak announced that he will extend his current COVID-19 restrictions. Dallas County did not allow bars to reopen in October, while neighboring Tarrant County did. 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. Financial supporters play no role in the Tribune's journalism. “That means another employee with your sales being not quite as good as you were hoping,” Ellison said. But in October he changed the metric to 15% of “total hospital capacity” — or total beds. Dallas County is returning to more COVID-19 restrictions beginning Friday. In late October, citing a need for more aggressive action, Samaneigo ordered all nonessential businesses to close for 14 days. 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. Dallas County health officials reported 2,122 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, the county's second-highest daily total. Unlike many newspapers, ours is free – and we'd like to keep it that way, because we believe, now more than ever, everyone deserves access to accurate, independent coverage of their community. var script = document.createElement('script'); , 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. “People are spending more money per person when they do go out and they're tipping more generously,” he said. Cases spiked again in the summer, then plateaued. All rights reserved, A return to earlier business restrictions due to the sustained rate of COVID-19 hospitalizations. Dr. Brian Weis, chief medical officer at Northwest Texas Healthcare System, told Amarillo city officials in October that many Texas hospitals have additional beds to respond to COVID-19 surges, but often lack the personnel to staff them. But many county officials, including Jenkins, said bars are openly flouting guidelines and the TABC is not enforcing the rules. David Smith • 10/29/2020 Decision-making process On 29 October 2020, as part of Scotland’s Strategic Framework , we published the initial allocation of levels to local authorities. A number of local leaders — almost all Democrats — say that even with rigorous enforcement, the protocols have done little to curb the spread of the coronavirus, which is continuing to surge across the state. View Governor Greg Abbott's Executive Order No. By KCBD Staff | December 20, 2020 at 4:44 PM CST - Updated December 28 at 12:38 AM BY VIANNA DAVILA AND REN LARSON , THE TEXAS TRIBUNE AND PROPUBLICA ( Original Story) The day that Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther was arrested for reopening her business in defiance of Texas emergency stay-home orders, Robin Torres sat in a county jail 500 miles away facing the … 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. “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. })(); 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 |  At one point, COVID-19 patients occupied two out of every five beds. Local leaders say it's not enough. Yahoo News. For those booked after 18:00 on 4 December the venue must close by 18:00 to non-residents. As of December 3, Dallas County has had over 142,000 cases and 1,565 deaths. 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. COVID Briefs: Dallas County Tops 3,500 Daily Cases For First Time. Abstract This report highlights how the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis has impacted Nigeria’s economy. By the time a state appeals court struck down the shutdown order on Nov. 13, it had been in effect for 14 days. 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. Dallas County is returning to more COVID-19 restrictions beginning Friday.. 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. 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 Abbott had ordered businesses to close during the first wave of infections in the spring. Some flock to Florida due to light COVID-19 restrictions, others share concerns Published: December 15, 2020 10:38 PM EST Updated: December 16, 2020 6:51 AM EST “That strategy was effective in slowing the spread over the summer and containing COVID-19, while allowing businesses to safely operate. “I really believe that the numbers aren’t going as high as other places because of our curfew and our shutdown.” The first case in Oregon was reported on Feb. 28. As of December 3, 15.6 percent of all hospital beds are in use for COVID patients. More people in Texas are hospitalized for COVID-19 than at any other time during the pandemic, San Antonio businesses must cut capacity to 50% as COVID-19 hospitalizations remain high. 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 “They need to be enforcing the protocols in place right now.”. Now we need people to spend some money,” business owner Cody Ellison said. A statewide mask mandate remains in effect, but authorities can issue fines for disobeying the mandate only on the second documented offense. In most cases, local officials said they focus on educating wrongdoers instead of punishing them. “By using that number, that overestimates our capacity to handle COVID-19 patients,” he said. The Dallas County health department reported 33 available intensive care beds on Sunday for the county’s 2.6 million residents. Since the start of the pandemic in late March, Meek said the city’s enforcement team has issued 316 warnings and 30 citations. Earlier this month, Eze, Abbott’s spokesperson, pointed to El Paso as evidence that the governor’s restrictions are effective at curbing the spread of the virus. script.src = 'https://us.commitchange.com/js/donate-button.v2.js'; 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. And Tarrant County on Sunday reported a record 1,078 people in area hospitals with COVID-19. 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. Lower occupancy limits could require an extra worker watching the door. 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. 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. But that all depends on FDA authorizations. 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. By Will Maddox Published in Healthcare Business December 22, 2020 5:49 pm SMS Dallas County added, 2,366 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, and … Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins Discusses COVID-19 hospitalizations and restrictions, Thursday, December 3, 2020. Without aggressive action, he said, the virus will continue to spread. Updated: 1:26 AM EST December 2, 2020 Cases of COVID-19 began showing up in the United States in January of this year. From Texas Standard: Dallas County is returning to more COVID-19 restrictions beginning Friday. “I, By San Antonio Current Staff |  San Antonio Current works for you, and your support is essential. The few tools left for local officials, who are barred from imposing measures more restrictive than those in place at the state level, can be difficult to enforce, Samaneigo said. Christmas-Themed Campo Verde Adjusting To COVID-19 Restrictions. Gov. He said they have strong sanitation standards. var npo = 5273; Meanwhile, the city reported 245 people hospitalized with the virus on Sunday, down from a peak of 360 in late November but still enough to concern local health officials. Save lives. var first = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; As of December 28, 2020 1 of 8 Criteria for Lifting Travel Restrictions Step 1: Meet State/Country Opening Up America Gating Criteria (14 Day Declining Trend in Symptoms & Cases; No Stay At Home Order)* Step 2 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. See: Coronavirus (COVID-19): protection level reviews and evidence to ensure you are viewing the most up-to-date review information. Texas officials said COVID-19 vaccines could be expected as early as December of this year. “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. More than 10,000 people in Texas were hospitalized with the virus as of Monday for the first time since July, and there were fewer than 800 available intensive care beds, a near record low. In Lubbock, lines of often maskless people still flow from the city’s bars and restaurants, said Dr. Ron Cook, the city’s health authority. Dallas Businesses React to New COVID-19 Restrictions Some were already following reduced capacity for Covid-19 safety. Cafe Rosetta in Calumet received its first $1,000 fine from MDHHS prior to November 25. Published on 22 December 2020 Last updated on 23 December 2020 The government has today agreed that from midnight on 24 December until 12 January, Level 5 restrictions will apply nationally. And so, it’s scary. The Texas Tribune And Propublica. 'There's no teeth'. Abbott spokesperson Renae Eze disagreed. A balancing act. if(document.getElementById('commitchange-script')) return; ... (@JudgeClayJ) December 3, 2020. 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. Local business owners and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued, arguing that Samaneigo was acting outside his authority. Public images created by artists who adorned boarded up storefronts on Austin's 6th Street entertainment district. COVID-19 restrictions meant the normally huge crowds in New York's Times Square were kept away as 2020 came to an end. “It’s an unfortunate reality because the virus doesn’t respond to politics,” Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said. Our small but mighty local team works tirelessly to bring you high-quality, uncensored news and cultural coverage of San Antonio and beyond. These eased restrictions will let Victorians get back to doing the things they love, while also protecting everything we have worked so hard to achieve this year. Stay safe. — 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. The business was then further fined $2,500 for continuing to serve customers indoors. In liberal San Francisco, white responses to George Floyd's killing proved revealing. Website powered by Foundation. “Normally we would have about 40 or 45 people out here,” he said. Pete Freedman January 12, 2021. The additional restrictions have done little to free up hospital capacity in all but one of them, data shows. Forrest Cook November 24, 2020. The Bishop Arts District in Dallas was already decked out for holiday shoppers. script.setAttribute('data-npo-id', npo); Greg Abbott allows only limited COVID-19 restrictions for Texas' worst hot spots. From Texas Standard : Dallas County is returning to more COVID-19 restrictions beginning Friday. 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 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. Employers shed 140,000 jobs in December amid COVID-19 surges and new business restrictions. This new turn has definitely got us refocused on our take out,” he said. Abbott blamed local officials for failing to enforce existing restrictions, including a statewide mask mandate he put in place in July, and occupancy reductions for businesses and mandated bar closures that are triggered when the proportion of a region’s COVID-19 patients exceeds 15% of hospital capacity for seven days. “The biggest factor is the fact that we are spiking and it’s unfortunate. January 13, 2021. The latest fatalities were a Dallas man in his 60s and two Dallas … Find out about the declaration of emergency and the latest public health measures, advice and restrictions as we continue to respond to the challenge of COVID-19covid 19. Restrictions under Abbott’s order have been in place since Oct. 25. Government ministers are likely to look at bringing forward the tightening of Covid-19 restrictions to 28, 29 or 30 December. before 18:00 on 4 December at licensed venues, non-residents and residents can remain until 22:00 for food and non-alcoholic drinks. Read the But Abbott quickly lifted the order amid fierce blowback from Republicans who felt he had overstepped his authority. ... December 1, 2020 ... implement stricter COVID-19 safety measures. Scroll down to read our FAQ's below. TABC dispatched about 20 additional agents to both the El Paso and Lubbock regions, Porter said, to assist local officials with enforcement. In a span of nine days, the Dallas-Fort Worth area is scheduled to host five bowl games, including two that have been relocated because of COVID-19. The shutdown eased overloaded hospitals and new cases of COVID-19 plummeted. But Samaniego credits the progress to his stay-at-home order. Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox. Restaurant owner Joe Groves spoke Thursday on the empty patio at Ellen’s Restaurant in the Dallas West End. COVID Briefs: North Texas Officials Seek Tougher Restrictions. But don’t freak out. South Texas restrictions were meant to protect people from COVID-19. “What we’ve found is that the majority of businesses — more than 97% — are committed to operating safely and have taken thorough steps to ensure the health of their customers and employees.”. Latest Stories. Fines for violating reduced capacity restrictions or closure requirements are capped at $1,000 and scofflaws cannot be jailed. The trauma service area that includes the Dallas-Fort Worth area is the most populous in the state currently subject to the enhanced restrictions. “We’re to the point now that the servers and the kitchen staff are making what they would have made prior to COVID.”. Business was also improving at 60 Vines Restaurant at the Crescent in Uptown Dallas, according to CEO Jeff Carcara. But Carcara said his company had staffing trouble during the pandemic, even at half capacity. DECEMBER 3, 2020 NOTICE: COVID-19 hospitalizations for Trauma Service Area E triggers mandatory capacity reductions. “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. Jenkins, like other local officials including Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, said he wants more latitude to set his own guidelines, such as closing indoor dining and limiting in-person gatherings. COVID-19 Tracker: What We Know About the Virus in DFW and Around Texas, First Case of COVID-19 Variant Confirmed in Dallas County, Copyright © 2021 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. In Trauma Service Area A, home to a number of Panhandle communities including Amarillo, Abbott’s restrictions took effect on Oct. 24. Restaurants, bars and many other businesses will face heightened restrictions after North Texas exceeded the governor’s threshold for COVID-19 hospitalizations. He and a business partner operate several stores in Bishop Arts. As of December 3, Texas is the number one state in the U.S. with the highest total number of overall COVID … COVID-19 updates: Dallas County adds nearly 3,000 new cases Black Americans more impacted by COVID-19 but less likely to be vaccinated, according to CDC data Weather As of Tuesday, 10 TSAs containing more than 100 counties had crossed the 15% threshold, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. And that perception, or that reality actually, is probably going to keep people in,” he said. On Monday, the region reported 14 available intensive care beds, and more than a third of available hospital beds were occupied by COVID-19 patients. 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