HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.04.2021 COVID Message from Mayor Dr Lara
City of Plainview NEWS
901 Broadway St.
Plainview, TX 79072
August 4, 2021
Plainview - Hale County Health
Authority Dr. Sergio Lara and
Mayor Charles Starnes Encourage
Public to Follow CDC Guidelines,
Get Vaccinated
With the rise in COVID-19 cases, particularly the
delta variant, Plainview - Hale County Health
Authority Dr. Sergio Lara and Mayor Charles
Starnes encourage the public to follow CDC
guidelines and get vaccinated.
“The significant rise in COVID-19 cases in Plainview and the surrounding area means
that everyone should follow CDC guidelines to slow the spread,” said Mayor Charles
Starnes. “We know the delta variant is more contagious and getting vaccinated is one
way to reduce the chance of becoming infected, hospitalized or dying. We are privileged
to live in a great place like Plainview, but we need your help. Let's work together to save
lives by encouraging our friends and neighbors to get vaccinated and follow CDC
guidelines.”
“It’s important that we are well informed of the current situation and don’t walk around
with a false sense of security assuming that everyone around us is vaccinated – that is
not the case,” said Plainview Hale County Health Authority Dr. Sergio Lara “There are
many who are not and it is important for everyone to remember the measures we had in
place during the peak of the pandemic such as practice social distancing, wearing a mask
and other mitigation efforts to help stop the spread. Most importantly, encourage your
loved ones, friends and family to get vaccinated, that is the most important thing.”
Vaccines are currently available at the Plainview – Hale County Health Department,
Home Town Pharmacy, Amigos United Pharmacy, Wal-Mart Pharmacy and CVS
Pharmacy. Walk-in and appointments are available at most locations.
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Also, the CDC recently updated their COVID-19 guidelines last week (July 27) in regards
to the delta variant:
Fully vaccinated people to wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas
of substantial or high transmission.
Fully vaccinated people might choose to wear a mask regardless of the level of
transmission, particularly if they are immunocompromised or at increased risk for
severe disease from COVID-19, or if they have someone in their household who
is immunocompromised, at increased risk of severe disease or not fully vaccinated.
Fully vaccinated people who have come into close contact with someone with
suspected or confirmed COVID-19 to be tested 3-5 days after exposure, and to
wear a mask in public indoor settings for 14 days or until they receive a negative
test result.
CDC recommends universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and
visitors to schools, regardless of vaccination status.
For more information, contact the Plainview Hale County Health Department at 293-1359.
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