`Absolutely essential': Health authority says masks should be mandatory for the next year
https://www.kvue.com/article/news/health...8f-3baf15f53bad
In a meeting with Travis County Commissioners, the interim health authority said mandatory masking is essential for the next 9 to 12 months.
Author: Molly Oak
Published: 7:09 PM CDT June 30, 2020
Updated: 7:10 PM CDT June 30, 2020

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — Dr. Mark Escott, the interim health authority, spoke to Travis County commissioners on Tuesday during a meeting in which he said masking might need to be mandatory in the area for the next year.

"We've got to get people to understand that a substantial percentage of the disease is spread by those who are asymptomatic somewhere in the neighborhood of 40-50%," said Escott.

Escott went on to say that just because someone looks well is not proof that they do not have COVID-19. 

"This is why mandatory masking is absolutely essential for us to control this disease, not only now, while we’re peaking, but for the next 9 to 12 months until we have an effective vaccine-- excerpt, rest at link above --

Good 'effing grief......

We warned from the onset.... this whole thing is nothing but a fraud built upon lie after lie.... a public that is so ignorant and so unable to THINK for themselves is what allowed these evil subhuman cretins to pull this off.... let's see how it is stopped now....

Oh and "incensed" is a complete understatement for me at this point.... I'm copying in this from another thread (‘Flattening The Curve’ Has Become A Massive Bait And Switch ):

None of this would be an issue if the PtB hadn't decided to use this hoax as the next stage of the "take down Trump and destroy America (and Western Civilization)" scheme.

America, and the rest of the world, would have experienced a normal "flu season." Some people would have died, some would become ill and recover, others would have missed it....

The numbers of deaths (almost exclusively from the comorbidities) may have been in the higher range of flu-related deaths, or it may not have been.

NONE of what this country and the rest of the world was put through was necessary.... no good came from it.... only damage and destruction..... that is ongoing...... and that is exactly what the PtB wanted..... their media and political allies were (and remain) all too happy to promote and sustain the hoax...... and sadly..... very sadly..... there were just not enough Americans (and others) that could see this fraud for what it was from the onset..... far too many were willing to just be sheep and follow along with whatever the governments and "experts" were telling them.... it is far easier that way...... no uncomfortable thought processes needed...... just listen to what the man said........ and just do it........

And now we are in the state of hoping and praying that we will be able to recover from this obscene and evil fraudulent hoax...... not recover from any viruses..... attempt to recover from this obscene and evil fraudulent hoax......




Every effin' elected official, scientific "expert," and media shill that promoted and pushed this hoax is AT FAULT..... every single frickin' one of them..... NO expectations.... if you were too stupid and able to be taken in by a hoax like this..... or too emotionally unstable to resist the emotional black mail being deployed, then you never should have sought elected office...... NO EXCEPTIONS...... NONE....

Quote: Tinker wrote in post #6

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Quote: austingirl wrote in post #3

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HEB is requiring masks at all stores. I'm incensed. I ordered today for pickup Friday afternoon. I will not set foot in their store until this BS is over. I can't buy the things I need anywhere else unfortunately. When I donwloaded the app, delivery was available for Thursday, by the time I finished ordering it was Friday.

At least Kerr County voted down reuiring masks yesterday,

HEB is going to get an earful from me.

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My wife saw the HEB edict yesterday and promptly informed me that she would now be shopping at Krogers or Brookshire Bros. until this madness ends.

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Unfortunately the closest Krogers are in College Station or Bryan.... nearly 50 miles away....

Let's hope that Brookshire Brothers holds firm and that their sales skyrocket..... a message needs to be sent!!

Austin-Travis County may 'close things down again' if coronavirus cases don't slow down, health authority says
Austin's top health authority said at an Austin City Council meeting that he is "at the verge" of recommending another round of "stay home" orders.

Author: Shawna M Reding, Published: 9:36 AM CDT June 30, 2020

https://www.kvue.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-austin-stay-home-shelter-in-place-shutdown/269-1313d8f5-4b76-4f6c-9dad-7ef0a4f3b789

AUSTIN, Texas — At an Austin City Council meeting, Austin's top health authority said, "right now is the time to act," and that if Austin and Travis County don't slow the spread of coronavirus, he may need to recommend new "stay home" orders.

Austin has shattered its three-day record for the number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases, and during the June 29 meeting, Dr. Mark Escott said that Austinites and Travis County residents must take all precautions in order to protect "this community of us."

"We are at the verge of having that recommendation come from me to the mayor and to [Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe] that we close things down again," Escott told City leaders. "Right now is the time to act. Right now is the time that we all must make decisions not just for us and our family, but for this community."

He went on to say that, a few months ago, the city flattened the curve by staying home and by taking the proper precautions if residents needed to leave their home: wearing face masks, practicing social distancing and paying close attention to personal hygiene.

Escott said that Austin-area hospital systems are telling Austin Public Health that individual hospitals are reaching occupancy for ICUs and spilling over into other hospitals. He said, "we have plenty of capacity right now. But these are additional signs that we are beginning to see additional stress in our health care system."

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List: These Central Texas cities and counties require face masks as the state sees uptick in coronavirus cases
Here's a breakdown of the cities and counties in the Central Texas area that are mandating residents to wear face masks.
Author: Shawna M Reding, Published: 7:29 PM CDT June 29, 2020

https://www.kvue.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-austin-central-texas-face-masks-update-cases/269-5d8418dc-d040-4815-bf2c-8b447032be6e



TEXAS, USA — As the state of Texas sees a rise in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, cities and counties in Central Texas are issuing face mask requirements.

Here's a breakdown of the cities and counties in the Central Texas area that are mandating residents to wear face masks.

Austin-Travis County

From June 17 through Aug. 15, businesses in Austin must ensure all workers and customers wear masks or coverings except in certain circumstances, such as if the person is alone in a single space, is only with members of their own household or when doing so poses a physical health risk to the individual.


Cedar Park

The mayor of Cedar Park has issued an emergency order mandating that "all commercial entities and nonprofits (other than churches and places of worship) to require face coverings."

The following situations are exempt from the order:

When eating, drinking or smoking
When outdoors
When a person is engaged in exercise or physical activity at a gym or exercise facility
When wearing a face-covering poses a greater health, safety or security risk than not wearing one
When a person is within six feet of another person but is separated from that person by Plexiglass or other mitigation strategies that provides adequate separation
When inside a building or facility that requires security surveillance or screening, such as a bank or financial institution
When under the age of 13 and attending a daycare, childcare, youth camp or sports camp

The order goes into effect on July 1 at 12:01 a.m. and will continue until the order is terminated.

Fredericksburg

The mayor of Fredericksburg issued a new order requiring businesses to enforce that customers and employees wear face masks. This order goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. on July 6. Additionally, people ages 10 and older will be required to wear a face mask in public places where it is difficult to maintain social distancing.

The following situations are exempt from the order:

When exercising or engaging in physical activity outside
While driving alone or with passengers who are part of the same household as the driver
When wearing a mask poses a mental or physical health, safety or security risk
While pumping gas or operating outdoor equipment
While in a building or activity that requires security surveillance or screening, like banks
When consuming food or drink

Georgetown

The mayor of Georgetown has issued a new order requiring businesses to enforce that customers and employees wear face masks. The order goes into effect on Friday, July 3. The City said the order will remain in place until Williamson County reports a positive test rate of 7% or less over a two-week average.

According to the order, at minimum, businesses must require visitors ages 10 and older to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth when maintaining a 6-foot distance is not possible.

The following situations are exempt from the order:

When exercising or engaging in physical activity outside
While driving alone or with passengers who are part of the same household as the driver
When wearing a mask poses a mental or physical health, safety or security risk
While pumping gas or operating outdoor equipment
While in a building or activity that requires security surveillance or screening, like banks
When consuming food or drink

Hays County

The Hays County order goes into effect on June 22 and is set to expire on July 20.



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Hays County (named after Confederate war hero, Jack C. Hays, btw) used to be solid red. It's been "gentrified".

Quote: austingirl wrote in post #13

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Maybe they shouold stop adding contacts of those who test positive to the "case" number.

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