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Governor increases traveler restrictions

During a press conference Sunday, March 29, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced additional measures that will be ordered to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the state.

Hardin County announces new positive tests for Lumberton; new restrictions for Walmart stores

Hardin County Judge Wayne McDaniel announced on Saturday evening that Hardin County now has nine positive COVID-19 tests - six in Lumberton and three in Silsbee. "As previously reported, one Lumberton resident passed away on March 26th. Our prayers are with Karen Westbrook and her entire family.

Benefits automatically renewed amid COVID-19 pandemic

Texas Health and Human Services announced March 28 that SNAP and Medicaid benefit renewals currently due will automatically be renewed so existing clients can maintain continuity of coverage during the COVID-19 public health crisis.

SETX refinery worker tests positive for COVID-19

From Motiva: Motiva can confirm that an employee at Port Arthur Chemicals (PAC) has tested positive for COVID-19. The affected employee is in self-quarantine per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidelines.

Beaumont announces two more cases

With this most recent development, the total case count for the Southeast Texas area now sits at 21 known cases.

Beaumont Public Health releases additional COVID info

Today, March 27, the Beaumont Public Health Department received confirmation of two positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 bringing the current number to 10. The individuals are both Beaumont residents. One is between 30-40 years old and the other is between 50-60.

What's open? What's closed?

With the announcement of the Southeast Texas Regional Emergency Operation's expanded "Stay Home, Work Safe" order, the counties issued a summary of what that means for the region. "Our communities play a vital part in helping us stem the spread of COVID-19," reads a news release.

Day 4: Southeast Texas counties release daily COVID-19 update for Friday, March 27

BEAUMONT, Texas – The following information from the Southeast Texas Regional Emergency Operations Center summarizes activities and developments related to COVID-19 in Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton, Orange, and Tyler counties: Positive for COVID-19 – 19 total · Hardin County – 6 o  ...

Stay Home, Work Safe order for Southeast Texas

Hours after Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames announced a “Stay Home, Work Safe” order for the city March 27, the six-county coalition concerning COVID-19 released a similar order.

City of Port Arthur reports a positive COVID-19 test in Groves

The Jefferson County Health Department received confirmation of a person between the ages of 35-45 has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual lives in Groves and is currently quarantined at home and is cooperating with the direction of the health department and required medical officials.