Transcript (with Timestamps)
0:04
Good afternoon Marin County here to give you an update. I’m a little early. I’ve got a few conference calls I’m going to be on this afternoon but I wanted to make sure I got you an update today. So far today in the state of Texas, there are 1667 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Texas, resulting in 23 deaths. I will ask that you pray for those families. Local confirmed COVID-19 cases Smith county now has 25 confirmed cases; Greg with four; Morris with one; Upshur with one; Cass with one; Harrison with one. And as of one o’clock today, Marion County has zero confirmed cases of the corona virus.
0:51
The reason I like to talk to you guys every day, is just to make sure that there’s factual information coming out. The best information, I can get and the data then I can see in the briefings that I get on a daily basis I want to make sure that you get those. And you don’t have to sit in front of a television all day. The best info I can give you is that you, please continue to follow the CDC guidelines. Number one, stay at home if possible. Number two, wash your hands. Three practice social distancing. It’s a six foot parameter around you, and anybody that you’re around. Cover your coughs and sanitize surfaces often. One thing I’d like to let you know and I’m going to get Hugh to put this up after the fact. If you have any symptoms of fever, shortness of breath or cough. Please call your primary care provider, prior to going into the office. I’ve said that numerous times. And if you don’t have a provider, You can call the CHRISTUS COVID-19 hotline, and that number is going to be one, 800-458-4559 to review your symptoms and receive instructions on testing, if appropriate, as well as instructions on self isolation. Remember, not everyone that’s showing symptoms needs to be tested.
2:20
It’s our responsibility to flatten the curve.
2:24
It’s critical to keep the strain off of our healthcare providers and hospitals to keep us all safe. Please continue to pray for our nation our state in our county. He’s going to post my info up on the screen, please reach out with any coronavirus questions that you might have. Again, I have an answer, I’ll give it to you if I don’t, I’ll do my best to find it.
2:52
Have a great afternoon and stay safe.
Contact Information:
Office: 903-665-3261
Cell: 903-930-1782
Email: leward.lafleur@co.marion.tx.us
Christus COVID-19 Hotline: 1-800-458-4559