65 new covid cases reported Friday

Today, we have 65 new cases to report with 22 cases discharged, leaving 338 confirmed, active cases in the County.  This is a new record number of active cases.

 We did not have any new hospitalizations, no one was discharged and no deaths. 

 We received 96 doses of the new infusion medication (Sotrovimab) today around 5:30 p.m.  This will be available next week.  Call 512 853 0208 for more information.

Current Numbers:

2467 total cases

104  active cases (plus 4)

2165 Probable cases (Antigen detected test results, not included in total case count)

234 Active cases (plus 20)

338 confirmed, active cases in the County

363 total hospitalized

4 currently hospitalized (no change)

92 fatalities (no change)

One (1) individual(s) hospitalized is in serious condition (vented)

Testing today:

5 tested with 2 positive or 40%

67 Vaccinations administered today

48 Moderna: 2-First, 1-Second, & 45-Booster Doses

19 Pfizer: 1-First, 2-Second, & 16-Booster Doses

3 Students 1-First & 2-Second doses

No COVID testing on Monday, Jan 17, 2022 in Rockdale due to holiday. Testing will be held on Tuesday, Jan 18, 2022 at 1700 Brazos Ave, Rockdale from 9am - 2pm.

Vaccine clinics:

Tuesday, Jan 18, 2022, 9am - 3pm

Who’s Eligible: Ages 12 & up

Vaccine available: Moderna & Pfizer , 1st, 2d, Additional, and Booster doses

Location: 1700 Brazos Ave, Rockdale, Tx - Rockdale Medical Clinic

Thursday, Jan 20, 2022, 9am - 3pm

Who’s Eligible: Ages 12 & up

Vaccine available: Moderna & Pfizer , 1st, 2d, Additional, and Booster doses

Location: 110 W. Main St, Buckholts, Tx - Buckholts Community Center

Friday, Jan 21, 2022, 9am - 3pm

Who’s Eligible: Ages 12 & up

Vaccine available: Moderna & Pfizer , 1st, 2d, Additional, and Booster doses

Location: 710 W. 2d St., Cameron, Tx - Cameron First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall

Variants: (no change)

1 - Omicron, 10 - Delta,  and 3 - Alpha variants identified.

County offices will be closed Monday, January 17, 2022 in observance of Martin Luther King day, but I am available anytime if you need assistance.