Nine UTMSI employees under precautionary self-quarantine, but none test positive for coronavirus

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Nine employees from the University of Texas Marine Science Institute are under precautionary self-quarantine after traveling to areas affected by the coronavirus or being in proximity to a person who has tested positive, according to a statement issued by the institute today, Friday, March 27. “All are in good health, and none of them have reported any sign or symptom […]

FAQ: Port Aransas mayor’s coronavirus orders explained

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South Jetty readers have asked a number of questions related to Port Aransas Mayor Charles Bujan’s declaration prohibiting certain kinds of activities in town during the coronavirus crisis. A South Jetty reporter met with Bujan today, Friday, March 27, and got answers to some of those questions. First, here’s a quick review of some of the most significant parts of […]

Mustang Island State Park closed after employee ‘presumed positive’ for COVID-19

Mustang Island State Park is closed after the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department “was notified of a presumed positive case” at the park, according to a notice put on the park’s website today, Friday, March 27. The case involved an employee, the website said. Park officials were notified on Thursday, March 26, about the employee, who works as a fee […]