Official COVID-19 update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (6/9/2020)

Rowlett Update:

As you know, RCOEM updates the COVID-19 graphic when we receive confirmed COVID-19 cases from the Rockwall County Health Authority who is notified by DSHS. RCOEM has been coordinating with the City of Rowlett Office of Emergency Management and has found that 9 COVID-19 cases were reported to the City of Rowlett’s Health Department (they contract with the Garland Health Department) and not DSHS (Rockwall’s health department). Therefore, these cases were not initially included in the Rockwall County cases count. RCOEM is now updating the graphic to include the 9 cases in Rowlett that were not previously reported. Rowlett cases in Rockwall County will now be reported through the appropriate avenues. RCOEM would like to thank Rowlett Emergency Management for their assistance.

Broadmoor Update:

Broadmoor has provided us with updated information. 42 residents have tested positive, 23 are now recovered, our fifteen fatalities were amongst these 42 residents, the remaining 4 residents are all located at the facility and are in stable condition. 26 staff have tested positive and 23 has recovered.

Tip of the Day:

DSHS recommends these everyday actions to help prevent the spread of any respiratory virus, including COVID‑19:

Wash hands often for 20 seconds and encourage others to do the same.

If no soap and water are available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue away.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Disinfect surfaces, buttons, handles, knobs, and other places touched often.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

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