HALLSVILLE, Texas — City of Hallsville Mayor Jesse Casey issued a declaration of local disaster on Thursday, following the announcement that a Harrison County resident has tested positive for COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus.
"The City of Hallsville has issued a Declaration of Local Disaster and Public Health Emergency in accordance with Harrison County," Casey said on Thursday. "All of Harrison County has been placed in Voluntary Shelter in Place. Please be safe if you have to get out and follow the county guidelines."
The declaration notes that COVID-19 poses the threat of widespread illness and has been declared a world, national and state health emergency.
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