County Judge Tim Lapham issued a press release informing Austin County that its first confirmed case of COVID-19 was in Sealy. ACNO received verification via press release which states:
“We have been advised by authorities of one confirmed Covid-19 case in Sealy. The family is self-quarantining and is complying with guidelines. Any potential exposure is being investigated. Our recommendations have not changed. Continue to practice good hygiene and social distancing. Stay home if you are sick. If you have symptoms, even if they are your usual allergies, flu, etc., call your doctor first. Only go to the doctor’s office or hospital if directed by the doctor. We need to isolate the virus. Stay home as much as possible. Limit your exposure. Tell this to your kids if they are running around on their extended spring break. Stay calm and be safe. As the governor says, we can defeat Covid 19 in Texas.” ~ Austin County judge Tim Lapham
Austin County News Online will continue to monitor the situation and will release information as it become available.