COVID-19 resources

In this week’s article I would like to continue to provide useful links concerning the coronavirus (COVID-19). To be prepared, our office has been in constant contact with local, state, and federal officials.

I would like to remind the Coastal Bend we must work together to combat the virus. I will continue to encourage everyone to take these precautionary steps to prevent the spread of the virus. These actions include:

· Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

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

· Avoid close contact with people who are sick

· Stay home when you are sick.

· Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue

· Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using regular household cleaning spray or wipe

As more information becomes available, I will provide additional updates. The state agencies are collaborating with each other and work closely with local officials to respond to current outbreaks. In the meantime, it is important to follow the precautionary steps listed above and comply with local health officials to help contain the spread of the virus. I will include an updated list of useful links to follow current developments and for assistance during the coronavirus.

· Benefits
· CDC Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home
· CDC Stress and Coping
· CDC If You Have Pets
· CDC COVID 19 Information in Spanish
· CDC Cloth Face Cover
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Contact the Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas
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Center for Disease Control
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
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Federal Aviation Administration
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
· For live national briefings from 
the Coronavirus Task Force
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Internal Revenue Services
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Medicaid
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Small Business Association
· To follow 
the Coronavirus Task Force
· To follow 
the Federal Government’s Response
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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U.S. Department of Education
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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U.S. Department of Labor
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U.S. Department of State
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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U.S. Election Assistance Commission
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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U.S. Treasury Department
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World Health Organization
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COVID Test Collection Site
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COVID-19 IDD and Behavioral Health Resources
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Frontline Childcare
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Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas
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Help for Texans
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Learning Resources for Texas Parents
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Office of the Texas Governor
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Official Website of the State of Texas
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SNAP Food Benefits
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TDEM Essential Services
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Texas A&M AgriLife
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Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
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Texas Attorney General or call the Consumer Protection Division: 1-800-621-0508
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Texas Board of Nursing
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Texas Business Resource Page
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Texas Comptroller
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Texas COVID-19 Shelter in Place Map
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Texas Department of Agriculture
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Texas Department of Emergency Management
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Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
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Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
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Texas Department of Insurance
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Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
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Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License
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Texas Department of Public Safety Travel Information
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Texas Department of State Health Services
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Texas Education Agency
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Texas Health and Human Services
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Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
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Texas Hotel and Lodging Association
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Texas Public Utility Commission
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Texas Railroad Commission
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Texas Restaurant Association
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Texas Veterans Commission
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Texas Workforce Commission Child Care Resource
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Texas Workforce Commission Frequently Asked
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Texas Workforce Commission Resources for Employers
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Texas Workforce Commission Resources for Job Seekers
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TWC Self Employed Resources
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TWC Unemployment Benefits
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The Governor’s Report to Open Texas
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The Office of Public Insurance Council
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The Texas Education Agency Meal Finder
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
· To find 
Community Resources or call 2-1-1
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TWC Business Resources
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United Way
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Work in Texas
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American Red Cross
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Aransas Pass ISD
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Coastal Bend Blood Center
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Corpus Christi ISD
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Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
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Del Mar COVID Resources
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Flour Bluff ISD
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London ISD
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Port Aransas ISD
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TAMUCC COVID Resources
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The City of Aransas Pass
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The City of Corpus Christi
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The City of Port Aransas
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The Corpus Christi Economic Development Corporation
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UT MSI
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Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend