LUFKIN, Texas — The City of Lufkin emergency management teem is advising any citizen who has traveled overseas, California, New York, Massachusetts and Washington State to self-quarantine for 14 days.
Any children who have traveled or have had parents travel to any of the mentioned places are aske to not attend school for 14 days as well.
“It is pertinent for anyone who has traveled to these areas to self-quarantine,” Lufkin City Manager Keith Wright said. “Taking preventative measures is the only way to reduce and/or slow the likelihood of an outbreak in Angelina County.”
Residents within the city who are self-quarantined who need assistance can contact the Lufkin Police and Fire non-emergency number at 936-633-0356
As of now there are a handful of schools canceling classes for the coming week. They are:
- Central ISD
- Huntington ISD
- Pineywoods Community Academy
- Zavalla ISD
- Angelina County
We will continue to update the list should more districts decide to cancel classes.
