Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra has prohibited gatherings of more than 100 people in unincorporated areas of Hays County. | Contributed photo
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra has prohibited gatherings of more than 100 people in unincorporated areas of Hays County. | Contributed photo
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra modified his most recent order to prohibit gatherings of 100 of more people in unincorporated Hays County unless otherwise permitted by Gov. Greg Abbott's orders.
Becerra's most recent order, Order No. 4, requires people to wear face masks in public places and is in place until July 20.
“This Amendment to Order No. 4 is one additional way we can help slow the spread of the virus,” Becerra said, according to a Hays County news release. “Large gatherings provide an opportunity for COVID-19, which is highly contagious, to be rapidly transmitted to many others within a short time frame.”
Other ways to slow the spread of the virus include washing hands, disinfecting surfaces and maintaining social distance, Becerra said.
“I’m asking all Hays County residents to do their part to protect the most vulnerable in our community,” Becerra said.
The amended order also states that any peace officer or other person with lawful authority is authorized to enforce the provisions of this order.
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