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As a result of the continued monitoring and developments related to the proactive measures recommended by our local, state, and federal officials Continue reading “Natalia schools announce closures through April 3rd”

One of the Devine Food Pantry’s highest priorities is to protect the health and wellbeing of our clients and volunteers. Continue reading “Devine Food Pantry still open twice a week but making a few changes”

Most local restaurants in Devine and Medina County have kept indoor dining open, while some have expanded to include delivery service and or curbside service to help residents who wish to limit their exposure to others during the Corona Virus pandemic. Continue reading “Some local restaurants choosing to help reduce spread of COVID”

Bishop-The Natalia Mustangs were able to win the Region 5 Powerlifting Title for the 3rd time in program history last Thursday afternoon. Continue reading “Natalia Mustangs win 3rd Region 5 powerlifting title”

The Devine News as well as the Medina County Health Department is aware of local families who have chosen to self-isolate or self-quarantine due to recent travel, even though it’s not mandated for most travelers.
Continue reading “Some locals who recently traveled choosing to self-quarantine”

The Planning and Zoning meeting scheduled for March 16 and the Devine City Council meeting scheduled for March 17 were both canceled due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.
Continue reading “Devine cancels meetings, closes City Hall and library to public amid coronavirus fears”

The City of Natalia adopted an ordinance declaring a public health emergency and banning mass gatherings during the City Council Meeting held Monday, March 16.
Continue reading “Natalia declares public health emergency, bans mass gatherings”

Medina County reports first case of COVID-19 Medina County is reporting the first case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, in a county resident. The person is a 57-year-old female who recently returned from travel abroad and immediately self -isolated, according to the county.

The person is currently isolated in a hospital in Bexar County. As a result of her self-isolation it appears there has been no community exposure. There has been no exposure to local businesses or local health care facilities.

For latest information on COVID-19 visit our Medina County webpage at medinacountytexas.org for links to CDC, DSHS and the Medina County Health Unit.

There are things everyone can do to help prevent the spread of COVID-19: • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. • Stay home when you are sick. • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then wash your hands. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. Minimizing exposure is especially important for people who are 65 or older or who have an underlying health condition like heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or cancer. People in those groups have a higher risk of developing the severe disease if they do get COVID-19, and the safest thing for them to do during an outbreak will be to stay home as much as possible and minimize close contact with other people. To get ready, they should talk to their doctor about getting additional prescription medications and have enough household items and groceries on hand to stay home as needed. The public can find up-to-date coronavirus information at dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus.