COVID 19 INFORMATION

Your City of Canton Emergency Management team, Mayor and Council are monitoring the progression of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its potential impact on the community and city services.

To increase awareness and educate the public, the city has provided the following information.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The novel coronavirus, named SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19), is a respiratory virus that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China in December 2019 and now has been detected globally, including in the United States.

To limit spreading the virus, CDC recommends routine practices including:

• Regular hand washing with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds
• Cover your mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
• Clean and disinfect homes and work areas regularly
• Avoid touching your face 

Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.

Symptoms may appear anywhere from 2-14 days after exposure, based on the previous testing of similar MERs-CoV viruses, and include:

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath

More information on how ou can help keep your family and those in the community safe, visit the CDC website.

KNOW THE FACTS

Now more than ever, it is important to obtain and share accurate information from a reliable source.  In an effort to reduce fear and educate Americans, the CDC and World Health Organization (WHO) have provided a resource page to separate fact from fiction.

WHO Myth busters

Find links and information from the City of Canton and Van Zandt County.

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• City of Canton Resolution 2020-17 - 4-21-2020
• Van Zandt County Press Release- 4/20/2020
• Van Zandt County Press Release- 4/17/2020
• Van Zandt County Press Release- 4/15/2020
• Van Zandt County Press Release- 4/9/2020
• First Monday will be CLOSED for the May Show, April 30- May 4, 2020. Posted 4/8/2020
• Van Zandt County Press Release- 4/6/2020
• Van Zandt County Press Release- 4/4/2020
• City's latest Local State of Disaster Declaration Posted 4/3/20
• 1st Amended Proclamation Declaring a Local State of Disaster from Van Zandt County Posted 4/1/20
• Van Zandt County Press Release- 3/29/2020 
• Mayoral Declaration of Local State of Disaster Updated 3/24/20
• The May 2, 2020 election for three councilmembers is postponed until November 3, 2020. 
• Public Service Announcement Posted 3/17/20
• First Monday Closure Posted 3/17/20
• PUBLIC CLOSINGS:
  • Effective 3/19/2020: City Hall is closed to the public. If you need to meet with someone, please call 903-567-1841 to make an appointment. If you need to make a water payment, you can put checks or money orders (with your account number) in the front mail slot or in the South side drop box. And remember, we have online payment options and you can call the Water Dept at 903-567-2826 to pay by credit card.
  • Effective 3/18/2020, the City will be closing the animal shelter, all City parks, the CYRA ball park, tennis and basketball courts and the soccer fields until further notice. 

Other Resources

• Governor Abbott's GA-21- 5/5/2020
• Governor Abbott's rulings - https://gov.texas.gov/organization/opentexas
• Governor Abbot's GA-19 - 4-27-2020
• Governor Abbott extends State Disaster Declaration Posted 4/13/2020
• Guidance for Houses of Worship During the COVID-19 Crisis from the Texas Attorney General Posted 4/6/2020
• Link to determine if you are an "essential service" as defined by Texas Executive Order GA-14  Posted 4/3/20
• Texas Health and Human Services launches COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line Posted 4/1/20 
• Canton Economic Development Business & Worker Resources Posted 3/27/20
• Christus Trinity Mother Frances resource link Posted 3/25/20