Second COVID-19 case confirmed in Camp County

According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, as of noon today, there are two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Camp County.

County Judge A.J. Mason said in regards to the new case, "This is not unexpected, and we must continue our practices of social distancing, staying at home unless it is absolutely essential to be out and heightened sanitation measures. This situation is unique in that we hold the keys to success. Ordinarily, we would turn to science but this is so new, the science to defeat this virus is not yet developed. I want to take this time to encourage and challenge everyone to continue to respond in a positive way as our community has so far. The key to success for defeating this virus is truly in all of our hands."

Citizens are advised to leave home only when necessary and practice social distancing at all times when out. No shelter-in-place orders have been issued at this time, but travel should only occur to procure essential items or to work if you are deemed an essential employee.