In compliance with federal and local orders related to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), all Precinct 4 events and programs are canceled through April 3. Although our parks and trails will remain open, playgrounds, picnic areas, benches and drinking fountains will be shut down. In addition, all community centers will be closed and our Encore (senior program) events remain canceled as well. For questions, please call our Community Assistance Department at 832-927-4444 or email cadir@hcp4.net.

These events include all bus trips, the March 16 luncheon at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, and Spring Fling at the Humble Civic Center on March 18. If you have any questions, please call Encore at 713-274-4050.

• The Encore! bridge tournament on April 1 is canceled as well.

In response to the flu season, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) remind you to take everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs:

• • Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
  • While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
  • If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. After using a tissue, throw it in the trash and wash your hands.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like flu.

For more information, visit the CDC website: www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/prevention.htm