ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Taylor County Public Health District has reported the second COVID-19 related death for Taylor County Wednesday, April 15.
The patient who died was a male in his 70s, with underlying health conditions, who was being cared for at Hendrick Medical Center’s Intensive Care Unit. The patient’s infection was acquired through community contact. This case was not related to Disability Resources, Inc.
This and all future COVID-19 related deaths in Taylor County will be reported through the City’s daily testing numbers report that can be found on the City’s website homepage, as well as its Facebook and Twitter pages.
The Abilene Taylor-County Public Health District urges area residents to slow the spread of COVID-19 by:
Practicing social distancing, and staying home as much as possible;
Wearing a mask when away from home;
Washing or sanitizing hands often, and avoid touching your face;
Covering sneezes and coughs;
Staying home if you are sick,
Routinely cleaning commonly-touched surfaces;
Symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, fever of 100.4 degrees or higher, fatigue and difficulty breathing.
Anyone who feels they may be showing symptoms of COVID-19 should call their medical provider; the Abilene Taylor-County Public Health District at 325-692-5600; Abilene Regional Medical Center at 325-428-1000; Abilene Diagnostic Clinic at 325-437-8602; or text covidhelp to Hendrick Health System at 325-216-4824.
Do not arrive at a medical facility without first making contact by phone and receiving instruction.
