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Fort Worth, Arlington reveal new limitations to slow coronavirus spread; Tarrant Co. asks other cities to do the very same
The Tarrant County cities of Fort Worth and Arlington have actually bought dining establishments and bars to near to combat the pandemic.
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Tarrant County cities of Fort Worth and Arlington have purchased dining establishments and bars to near to fight the pandemic.
While the two cities made that required, which allows take-out and drive-through orders, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court only asked for that restaurants and bars across the county close, but have not mandated it.
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price was joined by Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley, who has actually not released a countywide regulation at this moment, but is urging all 41 cities in Tarrant County to follow suit. Whitley stated it’s important there’s consistency throughout the whole county.
Everybody going to Wednesday’s press conference had to have their temperature level checked prior to they were let inside commissioner’s court.
Efficient 12: 01 a.m. Thursday, all dining establishments in Fort Worth need to close their dining-room, however they can still provide takeout and delivery. All bars, lounges, taverns, clubs, theaters, and health clubs need to close.
Arlington revealed its statement Wednesday night.
” Let’s consider taking care of our neighbors,” stated Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams. “That’s something we can do with our phone, and with our e-mails and be examining people. See if they require assistance.”
However Judge Whitley is not on the same page with the 2 biggest cities in Tarrant County.
Although Tarrant county provided a public health emergency situation which restricts the size of events to 50 people and restricts restaurants and bars to 50 percent occupancy with approximately 125 people, it is not mandating t