+There are now 243 confirmed cases of COVI-19 in the six Southeast Texas county area. 125 cases have been reported in Jefferson County, 61 in Hardin County, 45 in Orange County, 6 in Jasper County, 4 in Tyler County, and 2 in Newton County. There have been 8 Coronoavirus related deaths.
+The city of Beaumont has reported 79 positive COVID-19 cases. There are 84 in the Beaumont jurisdiction, which includes Fannett, Cheek, China, and Nome. Of those testing positive, 45 are males and 39 are females.
+For additional information across the six county region, which includes Jefferson, Hardin, Orange, Jasper, Newton, and Tyler Counties you can go to SETINFO.org. That page is updated on a daily basis.
+County offices in Orange County will reopen today, with limited access and will be operating at their normal business hours. Citizens are encouraged to phone and email departments to minimize the walk in traffic to county offices. Phone numbers and emails can be found on the county’s website co.orange.tx.us. You may also call 409-883-7740 to find a number for a particular office.
+Jury trials scheduled in Orange County thru June 19th are cancelled and will be rescheduled and prioritized by the presiding judge of the court where the case is field. Jurors do not need to report or call if you have received a summons for a trial during this time period. The jurors will be deferred to a later date and will receive a notice of any future jury service.