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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe most recent order (as of this writing) issued by\nGovernor Abbott outlines more than a dozen sectors that provide essential\nservices. These include services pertaining to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Health Care<\/li>
- Energy\/Utilities<\/li>
- Financial Services<\/li>
- Food<\/li>
- Critical Manufacturing<\/li>
- Critical Infrastructure<\/li>
- Religious Services (a controversial designation\nunique to Texas)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This means businesses and services one can expect to still\nsee functioning during the coronavirus quarantine period include grocery\nstores, banks, and childcare for essential service employees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What activities are considered essential and allowed during\nquarantine in Texas?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Activities deemed acceptable to leave the house for during\nthe stay-at-home period include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Trips to the grocery store or gas station<\/li>
- Providing or obtaining essentials<\/li>
- Hunting or fishing<\/li>
- Physical activity like jogging and bicycling<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Note that when doing the above, it\u2019s still highly important that one honor the health precautions outlined by the CDC, such as social distancing and frequent, thorough handwashing. Health experts are also beginning to encourage the use of medical face masks in public. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How does the Texas government decide which services are\nessential?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The designation of essential services is based on the Department of Homeland Security\u2019s guidelines on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What should one not do during the COVID-19 quarantine period\nin Texas?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Governor Abbott recommends that Texans not eat or drink at bars, restaurants, or food courts. Dining in-person is banned, though takeout and delivery are encouraged. Individuals should also not visit gyms or massage parlors. And they should not hit up tattoo\/piercing studios or cosmetology salons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
People are prohibited from visiting nursing homes, state-supported living centers, assisted living facilities, and long-term care facilities, unless they\u2019re going there to provide critical assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With extra time indoors, it’s a great time to learn: What does a drivetrain do?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
How long does the current stay-at-home order in Texas last?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n