This page provides the latest updates on COVID-19 along with resources and information to businesses and individuals in the Five Corners District. Check back in periodically as we will be updating this page with new information as it becomes available.
Public Health
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- Federal Government
Centers for Disease Control - State
Texas Department of State Health Services - County
Harris County Public Health - City
Houston Health Department
Federal Relief for Businesses and Other Tax Filers
SBA to Provide Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Coronavirus Emergency Aid Package Signed into Law
The legislation signed Wednesday evening provides paid sick and family leave for some for U.S. workers impacted by the illness, expands unemployment assistance, includes nutrition assistance and increases resources for testing. Efforts are already underway to put together a third, larger relief measure that could total $1 trillion.
Treasury and IRS Issue Guidance on Deferring Tax Payments Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
Following President Donald J. Trump’s emergency declaration pursuant to the Stafford Act, the U.S. Treasury Department and IRS issued guidance allowing all individual and other non-corporate tax filers to defer up to $1 million of federal income tax (including self-employment tax) payments due on April 15, 2020, until July 15, 2020, without penalties or interest.
COVID-19 E-News
Bringing Employees Back to Work- Webinar May 15th @ 11:00am
Many employers are beginning to prepare for re-starting normal work operations. Join employment law experts for a discussion of issues employers may encounter as they bring employees back into the workplace or recall employees [...]
COVID-19 E-News
A Message from the General Manager We remain under an order issued by County Judge Lina Hidalgo to Stay Home and Work Safe until at least April 30. District staff will continue to [...]
COVID-19 E-News
A Message from the General ManagerAs you are aware, we are currently under an order, issued by County Judge Lina Hidalgo to stay home and work safe, through April 3. After the order was [...]
COVID-19 E-News
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Five Corners District we join with other city and county government agencies in asking residents and businesses to take all appropriate precautions to help contain [...]
