Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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The City of Longview is working with the Gregg County Health Department and Northeast Texas Public Health District to monitor the potential spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). These pages provide useful tips, information, and updates regarding Coronavirus and its impact on Longview and East Texas.

Gregg County Case Count (including Longview) - As of Tuesday, March 31, 2020 

Total Tests: 262 = Positive: 6, Negative: 122, Pending: 134

Longview Specific Addresses - As of Tuesday, March 31, 2020 

Total Tests: 197 = Positive: 4, Negative: 90, Pending: 103

News Releases

• 3-31-2020  Gov. Abbott Issues Order Regarding Essential Businesses
• 3-31-2020  Governor Abbott Issues Executive Orders In Accordance With Federal Guidelines To Mitigate Spread Of COVID-19 In Texas
• 3-29-2020  Governor Abbott Announces Expanded Health Care Capacities In Texas, Issues Executive Orders To Expand Quarantines And Protect Public Safety (Texas)
• 3-28-2020  Severe Illness Associated with Using Non-Pharmaceutical Chloroquine Phosphate to Prevent and Treat Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (CDC)
• 3-25-2020  Longview and Gregg County Issue Mandatory Shelter-in-Place Orders
• ARCHIVED  3-24-2020  Gregg County area officials issue voluntary Shelter-in-Place Guidelines
• 3-19-2020  City Limits Public Access, Offers Online Services
• 3-19-2020  Gov. Abbott’s Coronavirus Order Impacts Longview Residents and Businesses
• ARCHIVED  3-16-2020  Coronavirus (COVID-19) Helpful Information and Links
• 3-16-2020  Declaration of Local Disaster and Public Health Emergency Related to Communicable Disease
• All City of Longview News Releases 

Links for more info

• Gregg County Health Department
• Northeast Texas Public Health District
  
• Texas Department of State Health Services
• Center for Disease Control
• Other Helpful Links

Videos

• 3-24-20 Gregg County Coronavirus Update
• 3-23-2020 Special Called City Council Meeting
• Other Helpful Videos

City of Longview Cancellations

The City of Longview has chosen canceled all programs, events, and rentals at City facilities and parks as well as upcoming City-hosted events due to the threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19) until further notice.  Additionally, city facilities have moved to limited public access.  Some are closed except by appointment and others are fully closed to the public.  See Full List of City Cancellations

Other Cancellations in Longview

The City of Longview is encouraging area organizations to reschedule community events that are expected to draw large crowds; however, the decision to cancel or reschedule an event lies with the organizer. For information about cancellations of community events or services in Longview, please contact the event organizers.   See Full List of Other Cancellations

Tips for Prevention

Personal actions by individuals are important to keeping themselves, their families, coworkers and our community healthy. Please remember the following good health habits:

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Always wash your hands after you have used the bathroom and before eating.
• Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap is not available. 
• Keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth. These are the primary entrance points for COVID-19 infection.
• More Tips for Prevention