COVID-19 claims two more lives
Milam County has two more COVID-19 deaths to report in Milam County. This brings the death toll to 32 since the pandemic started and the third death this week. Three more individuals were hospitalized and we have two on ventilators.
The hospitalization rate fell to 11.40% today. This is day three of seven where the rate has been under 15%. If in continues to be 15% or lower for seven consecutive days, the business occupancy rate will go back to 75% and the bars can reopen, County Judge Steve Young said.
On Saturday, there will be a second round clinic in Rockdale where 260 individuals will get second-round shots. This will be done at the former Rockdale Clinic.
All clinics are done by appointment only. This is for the convenience and safety of those getting shots and those giving the shots. Those called to be vaccinated, may download the applicable consent form, complete the document and bring it with you to the clinic. The form can be downloaded at: http://www.milamcounty.net/upload/page/9873/2nd%20Shot%20Forms.pdf
"We thank the Rockdale Hospital District for graciously allowing us to use the former Rockdale Clinic as the building is in pristine condition and clearly the best place in the County for these mass vaccinations. We thank all of our wonderful volunteers who have so kindly offered to help with this most important task," Young wrong in his daily email.
To get on the COVID vaccination waiting list call 254 697 7000 or email Amy Guillen at aguillen@milamcounty.net .
"Once on the list, we will call to schedule your appointment, when it is your turn. This is the best chance we have of winning this battle," Young said.
Other ways to get vaccinated:
1. Veterans can call any VA hospital and schedule an appointment.
2. McLennan County has a mass vaccination clinic underway. One can register online at https://covidwaco.com/
3. Brazos County also has a mass clinic underway. One can register online at http://www.brazoshealth.org/
4. CVS is now vaccinating in certain areas. Learn more at: https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine
Thursday there were 22 people tested in Cameron with 10 positive results. The positivity rate in the county is 29%.
Today's testing is in Buckholts at the Buckholts Fire Department from 8 a.m. to noon. Milam County residents with COVID symptoms may go by for a free antigen test.
COVID-19 countywide numbers:
1236 total PCR cases-up 8
64 active PCR cases -down 1
0 open PCR cases
878 antigen cases
54 active antigen cases – down 3
0 open antigen cases
Total active and open cases in Milam County – 118
19 hospitalized -up 3
Total hospitalized since the pandemic began -164
2 on ventilators -up 2
32 fatalities- up 1