Milam COVID cases spike 1,676% over past two weeks

Our COVID-19 cases really spiked over the weekend. This evening we report 149 new cases and 39 discharged cases, leaving 231 confirmed, active cases in Milam County. Three individuals were hospitalized today, but we have no new deaths. 

Two weeks ago we had 13 confirmed active cases in the County. At the height of the Delta variant, we reached 267 confirmed, active cases.

We tested 99 individuals in Rockdale today with 49 positive results. We will test again in Cameron at the Fire Station on Thursday, January 6, 2022 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Infusion Clinic: Our clinic is out of infusion medications. The medications are controlled by the State and we understand the rise in cases has affected the availablity of the drug. We are hopeful that we will get more soon, but we do not know when. We have a great staff at the clinic run by Ms. Elley Sanchez. Feel free to call to check on the availablity of the medications 512 853 0208. As soon as we get word, we will let everyone know.

Current Numbers:

2312 total cases

105 active cases (plus 75)

1846 Probable cases (Antigen detected test results, not included in total case count)

126 Active cases (plus 35)

231 confirmed active cases in Milam County

357 total hospitalized

3 currently hospitalized (plus 2)

91 fatalities (no change)

No (0) individual(s) hospitalized is in serious condition (vented)

13 Vaccines Administered Today:

13 Pfizer: Students 7 - 1st and 6 - 2d doses

Vaccine clinics:

Thursday, Jan 6, 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

Friday, Jan 7, 2022, 9am - 3pm

Who’s Eligible: Ages 12 & up

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

Location: 20803 FM 487, Davilla, Tx - Davilla Community Center

Variants: (plus 1)

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