Elizabeth Mendoza 
HARLINGEN – Last week county leaders issued curfews that were later overruled by the new Shelter-in-place orders. These orders were implemented after the first few COVID-19 cases made their way into the valley.
One Cameron county woman urged the public to be more considerate of the people around them, “Personally me and my family have decided to stay in home and only go out when it’s necessary. It’s not something that we’re taking serious, and people who keep going out and trying to spring break during this month are not being aware of what its causing to the people’s health,” said Montoya.
A statement released by Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr. reads in part, “This order is to protect from the significant threats of COVID-19 to life, health, and property of residents in Cameron County and in accordance and conjunction with the national emergency declaration issued by President Trump and Governor Abbott’s declaration of disaster.”
The shelter-in-place is similar to those implemented in counties Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy. The order requires all residents to remain home and all non-essential businesses to close for a period of fourteen days or until further notice.
Residents may only leave their home for specific reasons such as visiting a healthcare professional, getting supplies for their family or household, engaging in personal activities as long as you practice social distancing, and providing care to a pet or family member and lastly perform work at an essential service or business.
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