Active Social Distancing is KEY
- Currently, social distancing is for EVERYONE to practice and we should all be quarantined at home
- Those with high risk factors (i.e., being in close contact with an infected person, having a compromised immune system, respiratory illnesses, tobacco users, working in a medical field or daycare center, diabetes, severe obesity, traveling, or are age 65+)
- Stay isolated at home with your family, if you’re feeling ill isolate yourself away from any members of the residence, wear a mask especially in public if any trip such as doctor's appointment is needed
- Work from home if possible and those working around people must keep min.6 feet away, gloves and/or masks may be helpful
- Minimize human contact (social gatherings, play dates, ride sharing, daycare for children if possible, and only go to public places if absolutely necessary with 6 foot rule in mind)
- Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with warm water often, especially after being in public
- Avoid touching your face unless hands are clean
- Wipe down frequently touched surfaces with bleach, alcohol, or disinfectant spray (i.e., kid's toys, doorknobs, handles, keys, phone)
- Prevention is key, act as if you have the virus and follow proper recommendations
- Other than family members that reside at your home, limit visitors
Public Transportation/Services
Cap Metro
- Fare Free is a new regulation that encourages social distancing by implementing free rides so riders do not have to stop and show their bus pass or pay the fee box, thus preventing a close proximity of individuals
- This is free service for NECESSARY rides only and encourages individuals to work from home and limit public exposure
- Night Owl routes are temporarily suspended
UT Shuttle
- This service will be suspended while the shelter-in-place is in effect
DMV
- All TxDMV offices will be closed due to social distancing regulations until further notice
- Vehicle registration and renewal are temporarily suspended until further notice
- The TxDMV can still be contacted via email, phone, or mail
- For more information regarding this new city ordinance visit: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor
Further Information
The Washington Post, March 14, 2020:
Why outbreaks like coronavirus spread exponentially, and how to “flatten the curve”
Video from World Health Organization: