Though the curve has flatted, Mayor Sylvester Turner alerted we need to continue to follow standards.
HOUSTON– Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said medical professionals are telling him the curve has actually flattened and showing that if we have not hit the peak yet, we’re close.
Health professionals state everyone needs to continue following standards, including social distancing so the trend will continue.
” We’re not coming down. We’ve plateaued,” said Houston Health Authority David Persse. “That indicates all of things Houstonians are doing ways we are at the same pace as the power of this virus. What everyone is doing is working. Keep doing it.”
Most current cases in Houston and Harris County
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As of Friday afternoon, there were more than 8,200 cases of coronavirus in the Houston location and almost 160 deaths. For the first time, it was announced Friday, a person without underlying health conditions passed away due to the coronavirus: a male in his 70 s.Some 2,300 people have recovered from the virus.
Worst budget deficit in Houston history
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on Friday said the City of Houston is dealing with a $170 million-$200 million spending plan shortfall– the worst deficit in the history of Houston– and is anticipating countless city staff member furloughs.” It will be the worst budget deficit that the city has actually dealt with,” Turner said at a press conference Friday afternoon. “I stated in 2016 that it was the worst, which’s because we were dealing with … the increasing expense of pensions. … This one will be worse than 2016.”
Coronavirus signs
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The signs of coronavirus can be comparable to the influenza or a bad cold. Signs consist of a fever, cough and shortness of breath, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Some clients likewise have queasiness, body pains, headaches and stomach issues. Losing your taste and/or odor can also be an early warning sign.
A lot of healthy people will have moderate symptoms. A study of more than 72,000 clients by the Centers for Disease Control in China revealed 80 percent of the cases there were moderate.
Older individuals with underlying health conditions are most at danger for becoming seriously ill.
The CDC thinks signs might appear anywhere from two to 14 days after being exposed.
Human coronaviruses are typically spread out through …
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- The air by coughing or sneezing
- Close individual contact, such as touching or shaking hands
- Touching an item or surface with the infection on it, then touching your mouth, nose or eyes prior to cleaning your hands.
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Help stop the spread of coronavirus
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- Stay at home when you are sick.
- Eat and sleep individually from your member of the family
- Utilize different utensils and meals
- Cover your cough or sneeze with your arm, not your hand.
- If you use a tissue, throw it in the garbage.
- Follow social distancing
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Lower your threat
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- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, utilize an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Prevent close contact with people who are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched things and surface areas.
- If you are 60 or over and have an underlying health condition such as heart disease, diabetes or respiratory health problems like asthma or COPD, the World Health Organization encourages you to try to prevent crowds or locations where you might connect with people who are ill.
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