COVID-19 news & updates
May 1, 2020 | From the Office of Denton County Judge Andy Eads
Opening Denton County
Denton County Executive Order

Issued on 04/28/2020. Latest Declaration Commissioners Court Executive Order Effective 05/01/2020

Questions about the Declaration, please email your questions to BusinessCOVID19@dentoncounty.gov

Denton County Courthouse-on-the-square in blue, we honor our frontline healthcare workers and first responders.
Governor Abbott's Recent Executive Orders

The Governor has assigned a Strike Force to lay out a plan to reopen Texas safely in phases. This is a balance of many factors, which will be addressed by the Strike Force. It is filled with Texans from many different parts of our medical community and economy.

Issued 4/27/2020

Issued 4/27/2020

Issued 4/27/2020

Texas Begins to Open
Monday, April 27, Governor Abbott revealed his plan to Open Texas for business. This plan involves a reopening which will take place in phases. Phase 1 will begin on Friday, May 1.

During the Press Conference to introduce the Open Texas plan, the Governor specifically spoke about various business which could reopen under Phase 1. Some of those include, retailers, restaurants, movie theaters, museums and libraries, outdoor sports participants, churches/places of worship, and single-person offices.

Within the Open Texas report the Strike Force clearly documented percentage of occupancy during open hours, health protocols for customers and each entity. Phase 1 will remain in effect until Friday, May 15. Should spikes in COVID-19 occur, a reevaluation will be put in place to determine the next steps in re-opening Texas. If all goes well, moving into Phase 2, will be announced by Governor Abbott.

Ultimately, the Governor called on all Texans to do their part to Open Texas. He provided the latitude of freedom for Texans to choose to continue to stay at home if they felt unsafe and would be endangering their health if venturing out. At the same time, those who choose to go out are welcome to enjoy the businesses which will be open.

The Open Texas Report can be found by following the link below.

Cloth Face Coverings
CDC Recommends Face Coverings
Cloth face coverings can aid in slowing the transmission of the COVID-19 virus according to the CDC. Creative people are popping up everywhere to sew and sell these face coverings. Did you know you make your own?

National Day of Prayer
69th Annual National Day of Prayer Scheduled for May 7th
The Annual National Day of Prayer, which is usually held on the lawn at the Courthouse-on-the-Square is now going digital. You can participate from your home by clicking the link.

Together We Serve
Shop Local for a Cause
As the needs in Denton County have grown, so have the collaborative efforts. Many of the nonprofits are working together to address hunger and other needs of our Denton County residents. Through Serve Denton, anyone can support a nonprofit of their choice through the purchase of a t-shirt.

Denton County, State of Texas and Federal Resources
Resources
Partnering with Texas Motor Speedway
Today, May 1, Denton County Independent School Districts announced Texas Motor Speedway will host graduation for our high school seniors. This is a thrilling moment for our seniors and we hope their graduation day becomes a very special memory. Congratulations, Class of 2020!
North Texas Giving Day
For our neighbors
North Texas Giving Day has been set for May 5th. Donate to your favorite nonprofit from 6:00 am - midnight by following the link. Our neighbors need our help.
American Red Cross Blood Donation Drive
During this time of great needs, the need for blood becomes more crucial. Follow the link to schedule your appointment.


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