On July 17, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 4 positive COVID-19 test results, 5 negatives, and 15 recoveries. There are currently 116 active cases. 

The current totals for COVID-19 testing in Brown County as of 5 p.m. Friday are:

* 2,906 Tested
* 2,519 Negative
* 114 Pending
* 273 Positive Cases
* 144 Recovered
* 116 Active Cases
* 13 Deaths
Results are updated Monday-Friday at www.brownwoodtexas.gov/health

Brown County Health Department has set up two hotline numbers for questions about COVID-19. The numbers are 325.642.2635 or 325.430.5933. Calls are taken from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. A health department employee will answer questions and may perform a health screening over the phone. Should you need higher level of care, they will direct you. The purpose of phone screenings is to reduce the congestion in our medical facilities and allow social distancing. Please be patient if you are not directly connected, we will answer calls in the order they are received. If you are planning on going to a physician, please call before arrival.

The City of Brownwood, Brownwood/Brown County Health Department, Brownwood Regional Medical Center, Texas Department of State and Health Services, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention are closely working together to provide the community with the best health practices.

The City of Brownwood has set up www.brownwoodtexas.gov/health as an online portal with up to date information regarding the confirmed COVID-19 cases, and additional preventative measures.