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Ready or Not: Telehealth is Here

Ready or Not: Telehealth is Here

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 5:00am

Telehealth has been at the forefront of many discussions in media especially considering COVID-19, which has prevented many people from visiting their doctor face-to-face. Telehealth means that you get to access healthcare services through a computer or phone when you are unable to leave home. Considering the Coronavirus pandemic, many healthcare providers are gravitating to telehealth care to accommodate patients. Although telehealth has been beneficial on many levels by helping to improve patients’ health, it has also presented some challenges.

Governor Abbott Announces Phase One to Open Texas, Establishes Statewide Minimum Standard Health Protocols

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 5:00am

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced the first phase of the State of Texas’ ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19. Under Phase I, certain services and activities are allowed to open with limited occupancy, and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is issuing minimum standard health protocols for all businesses and individuals to follow. The Governor also outlined special guidance for Texans over 65 and detailed a comprehensive mitigation plan for nursing homes in Texas. The Governor also announced a statewide testing and tracing program developed by DSHS that will help public health officials quickly identify and test Texans who contract COVID-19 and mitigate further spread of the virus.

Olney Police Blotter

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 5:00am

Friday May 1, 2020 9:49 a.m. Suspicious Circumstance reported at 106 S. Ave K, 2:49 p.m. Suspicious Circumstance reported at 101 E Cherry St., 3:15 p.m. Welfare Concern reported at Mockingbird/Springcreek,

Drug Bust in Olney

Drug Bust in Olney

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 12:00am

On Apr. 17, there was a drug raid by Olney PD at 1102 W. Howard Street. Eight people were taken out of the home. One person was taken in on a federal warrant. A follow-up warrant was issued to a second person. No additional information is available at the time of publication. Photo by Olney PD

Watch Out for Financial Scams Related to Virus

Watch Out for Financial Scams Related to Virus

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 12:00am

On one hand, the coronavirus has brought out the best in us. People across the country are pitching in to help others, from providing protective masks to health care workers to holding video chats with confined residents of assisted living homes to simply buying gift cards to support local businesses. On the other hand, a small number of bad actors are taking advantage of the situation to try to defraud people. How can you guard against these virus-related scams?

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