TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas —
The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District issued a release to notify the public of possible exposure to individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 at Abilene’s south-side Southwest Drive Walmart.
The first diagnosed individual reported she and a child visited the store between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. April 2. She reported returning to the store for another item between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on the same day.
A second individual diagnosed with COVID-19 worked at the Walmart deli counter April 3, between the hours of 4 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
The health district is advising individuals who were at the store during those time frames on April 2 or 3, to self-quarantine through April 16 or 17, to ensure that if someone becomes infectious, they will not spread the disease to other people.
Through the health district’s investigation with the infected individuals, it has been determined these periods of time at the Walmart are the only identified points of exposure and risk of infection to the general public.
All other individuals who may be at risk of having contracted COVID-19 from these infected individuals have been contacted by the health district.
The health district is urging area residents to protect themselves, and the medically-fragile community members from the spread of COVID-19 by:
Practicing social distancing, and staying home as much as possible
Washing or sanitizing hands often
Covering sneezes and coughs
Avoid touching your face
Staying home if sick
Routinely cleaning commonly-touched surfaces
If an individual feels they may be showing symptoms for COVID-19, it is important they first call their medical provider or the Abilene Taylor-County Public Health District at 325-692-5600 for screening and further instruction. Please do not arrive at a medical office, facility or hospital without first making contact by phone and receiving instruction.
