Community Chest Changing Food Bank Service Dates
Mar31

Community Chest Changing Food Bank Service Dates

Effective April 1st, the Hopkins County Community Chest “Food Pantry” will only be open for drive-in assistance on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  The change will allow the staff to better assist clients.  “Unlike businesses and stores who have closed,  our intent is to continue operating through the  COVID-19 pandemic. We recognize that these times are exactly when our clients need us most. We ask for your patience as we...

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CMFH-SS COVID-19 Response Includes Entry Screenings, Virtual Medicine, Chatbot
Mar31

CMFH-SS COVID-19 Response Includes Entry Screenings, Virtual Medicine, Chatbot

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs Celebrates Doctor’s Day, Welcomes New Wound Care Associate, Prepares For Blood Drive A CMFH-SS News Release — CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. Happy National Doctor’s Day, a day celebrated to recognize the contributions of physicians to individual lives and communities. CMFH-SS appreciates you...

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COVID-19 Update: Third Positive Case Reported March 30 In Hopkins County
Mar30

COVID-19 Update: Third Positive Case Reported March 30 In Hopkins County

Hopkins County Emergency Management Team Monday, March 30, reported a third positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Hopkins County, marking the second case reported in two days. The individual, as was the case with the two prior who tested positive for Coronavirus, is in isolation, the HCEMT reported. Image of a positive COVID-19 test. Hopkins County Emergency Management reported a third case was confirmed Monday afternoon. Very...

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COVID-19 Update: 62 In Hopkins County Met Screening Requirements
Mar30

COVID-19 Update: 62 In Hopkins County Met Screening Requirements

Hopkins County officials reports 62 potential cases have met testing requirements over the last 15 days, up from 53 potential cases meeting requirements on March 27. So far, local and state health sources have reported only 2 cases have come back from testing as positive for COVID-19, according to Hopkins County Hospital District/EMS. It’s taking more than a week to get results back after testing, so not all results are back...

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COVID-19 Update: Second Confirmed Coronavirus Case Reported In Hopkins County
Mar29

COVID-19 Update: Second Confirmed Coronavirus Case Reported In Hopkins County

The Hopkins County Emergency Management Team reports a second positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Hopkins County by Texas Department of State Health Services. A second positive COVID-19 case was confirmed in Hopkins County Sunday morning. Th HCEMT was notified Sunday morning by DSHS, but received very few details regarding the case. It should be assumed at this point that the diseases was community spread not travel...

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PJC Regents Extend Spring Semester To May 14 Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Mar27

PJC Regents Extend Spring Semester To May 14 Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Room And Board Rates For Fall 2020, Spring 2021 Approved The Paris Junior College Board of Regents approved an extension of the spring semester to May 14, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic at a special meeting held Thursday, March 26.  PJC Paris Junior College “We are having to do that because we extended Spring Break for our students one week,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin.  The regents met a week earlier than planned in order...

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Yantis ISD COVID-19 Update
Mar18

Yantis ISD COVID-19 Update

March 18, 2020 Given the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19, Yantis ISD will extend the suspension of normal district operations through Friday, April 3rd in an effort to support our nation’s need to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. Our health officials report that cases are continuing to spread in the state, and an increase in confirmed cases in our county seems likely. Suspending face-to-face operations...

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HHS Monitors COVID-19, Provides New Guidance to Child Care Facilities
Mar16

HHS Monitors COVID-19, Provides New Guidance to Child Care Facilities

AUSTIN – Texas Health and Human Services is providing updated guidance to the almost 17,000 regulated child care operations throughout the state – including new screening requirements for staff and visitors – as the agency continues to closely monitor the evolving novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. “Protecting the health and safety of children in the settings we regulate is paramount,” said David Kostroun, HHS Deputy Executive...

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CHRISTUS Establishes COVID-19 Hotline 1-800-458-4559
Mar16

CHRISTUS Establishes COVID-19 Hotline 1-800-458-4559

The following is a news release received by CHRISTUS Health Systems Public Relations. We continue to work in solidarity with our partners in the health care community, city and county leaders, and local health authorities to ensure our community is well prepared. Together, we stand united in our commitment to keep the people of East Texas safe. At CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Sulphur Springs, we remain vigilant in responding to...

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Hopkins County Emergency Management Report No Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 In Hopkins County
Mar13

Hopkins County Emergency Management Report No Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 In Hopkins County

Hopkins County Emergency Management released this official statement regarding county preparations related to the coronavirus: All information from Hopkins County offices regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus) will be posted on this page (Hopkins County Emergency Management Facebook Page) At this time, there are no confirmed cases of COVID -19 in Hopkins County. We are in constant communication with the Texas Department of State and Health...

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