Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

 Visit the Bell County Public Health District website to view an updated list of the number of COVID-19 cases in Bell County. 

 For resources and information about COVID-19, visit the website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

 Emergency Orders related to COVID-19

• Executive Order by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to mitigate spread of COVID-19 (Effective March 20)
• Avoid social gatherings in groups of more than 10
• Avoid eating or drinking at bars, restaurants, and food courts, or visiting gyms or massage parlors; drive-thru, pickup, or delivery options are allowed and highly encouraged
• Do not visit nursing homes or retirement or long-term care facilities unless to provide critical assistance
• Schools shall temporarily close

• Bell County Directive #3, Local Disaster Declaration for Public Health Emergency, issued by Bell County Judge David Blackburn (Effective March 23)
• Belton City Council Local Disaster Declaration for Public Health Emergency (Effective March 24)

Bell County & Health District Documents and News Releases

• Local Disaster Declaration
• Directive #1 (superseded by Directive #2)
• Directive #2  (superseded by Directive #3)
• Directive #3
• Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce
• News Release 1
• News Release 2
• News Release 3 
• News Release 4

• Local Disaster Declaration
• Directive #1
• Directive #2
• News Release 1
• News Release 2
• Public Notice -- Belton Municipal Court