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Case Counts, Local Updates & Closures
Current COVID-19 Case Counts
As of April 15, the State of Texas has recorded 2,434,200 positive cases and 48,425 deaths due to COVID-19.1
You can see the case counts per county by visiting Texas DSHS Map - COVID cases
Between April 2 - 16 (a 14-day period), San Patricio County has recorded 22 new cases and 1new death.
As of April 16, there are 54 active cases in San Patricio County.2
**The County only updates the COVID-19 case count on Fridays.**
As of April 15, Nueces County has recorded 40,692 positive cases of COVID-19 and 762 deaths due to COVID-19.3
As of April 16, the CDC has recorded 31,306,928 positive cases and 562,296 deaths due to COVID-19 in the United States.4
NOTE: The case counts and information are updated as the information becomes available.
Executive Order updates
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed numerous executives orders into effect. Please see the links to the Texas Executive Orders below:
- Gov. Abbott issued Executive Order GA-34 - relating to opening Texas 100% and the removal of the statewide mask mandate
- Read the full Executive Order here: texas.gov/ExecOrderGA34
Closed City Facilities
- Portland Senior Center
*Set to reopen May 3, 2021!
Stay Informed. Avoid Infection. Slow the Spread.
Learning the hazards and prevention methods for COVID-19 can help protect yourself, loved ones, and friends.
References
1 https://dshs.texas.gov/news/updates.shtm#coronavirus
Texas Department of Human and Health Services - Texas Case Count as of April 15, 2021
2 https://sanpatem.net
San Patricio County Emergency Management - San Patricio County case count as of April 16, 2021
3 http://news.cctexas.com/news/coronavirus-update-6795333
Nueces County Public Health District and the City of Corpus Christi - Nueces County case count as of April 15, 2021
4 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html
Center for Disease Control and Prevention - US Cases as of April 16, 2021
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Area COVID-19 Cases
Tables showing the known, confirmed cases counts of COVID-19 in Portland, San Patricio and Nueces County
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Executive Orders & Emergency Declarations
City Declaration & Closures
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Reopening Details
You can find all the dates and details of the facilities and services we are reopening. Be sure to review the requirements of the facilities to ensure your safety and ours
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Outdoor Event Requests
If you plan to host an outdoor gathering with more than 10 people in attendance, please review Gov. Abbott’s Proclamation that amends Executive Order GA-28. The amended information from the Proclamation amending Executive Order GA-28 requires anyone who plans to host an outdoor gathering with more than 10 people in attendance must receive approval from the mayor if the event is within the city limits or from the county judge if the event is in an unincorporated area. If you plan to host an outdoor gathering with 10 or more people within the Portland city limits, please fill out the Event Request Form. Please note: Outdoor youth and adult sporting events are exempt from this mandate.
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Online Forms for Billing & Municipal Court
Due to COVID-19, Portland City Hall and Public Works lobbies are closed to the public until further notice. Staff are still working and operations will continue throughout the closure. Find the information, forms, and contact information you need for utilities & municipal court on this page.
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Exposure & Prevention
How the virus is spread, how people become infected, and methods to prevent infection.
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Symptoms & Illness
Descriptions of symptoms of COVID-19. Information on the illness and what to expect if you contract COVID-19.
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Business Resources & Information
Local health authority contact information. Credible websites with up-to-date information.
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Personal Resources & Information
List of resources and information regarding health, safety, housing, etc. for residents
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Resources for Reopening Safely
Information and guidance from the CDC, DSHS, and other entities on how to reopen safely to avoid spread of COVID-19
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COVID-19 Overview
Case counts and local updates
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