In the latest sign that no resolution to the coronavirus pandemic is in sight, Austin Mayor Steve Adler on Friday extended virus-related local public safety rules through Dec. 15.
In addition to measures related to social distancing and facial coverings that were put in place in previous orders, the mayor’s new order, which goes into effect Sunday, will continue the ban on gatherings of more than 10 people that are not on a list of events protected by state shelter-in-place orders.
“COVID-19 continues to menace the health of Austin residents and the Austin economy, and the local Health Authority has advised on the need for continued vigilance by individuals and Austin businesses in complying with mandatory health measures,†the order signed by Adler says.
Activities exempted from the city’s 10-person limit include religious services, child care service, summer camps and recreational sports programs.
The order states that some outdoor events and locations, such as professional and collegiate sporting events, swimming pools, water parks, rodeos, equestrian events and amusement parks, will have to operate at a 50% occupancy limit.
The seven-day rolling average of new daily known COVID-19 cases in Travis County dropped from nearly 550 in early July to 209 on Friday, according to Texas 2036, a nonprofit that examines state data to improve policy-making.
https://www.statesman.com/news/20200815/austin-virus-rules-extended-to-decemberAustin is becoming a bastion on totalitarianism.
