In the last seven days, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 319 positive COVID-19 test results. This is the highest weekly total on record for Brown County. The previous high total was the week ending 1/8/2021 with a total of 297 reported cases.
Of the 319 positives this week, 118 were PCR, and 201 were antigen. There are 19 people currently hospitalized in Brown County for COVID-19. Six new deaths have been reported: One female in her 50s, two males in their 50s, one female in her 60s, one male in his 70s, and one female in her 80s, none are from nursing facilities.
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood is operating a COVID-19 screening clinic with no cost testing. Individuals should text “covidhelp” to 325-216-4824 to utilize this service.
COVID-19 Vaccinations for Brown County:
- People with at least one dose – 13,948 (347 additional)
- People fully vaccinated – 11,875 (362 additional)
- Percentage of people 12+ fully vaccinated – 36.10%
30,883 is the estimated number of Brown County residents eligible for vaccination. The Brownwood-Brown County Health Department is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to all youth ages 12 years or older and adults age 18 years old or older. There is no charge or fee for a COVID-19 vaccination. Please call 325-646-0554 to schedule an appointment for a vaccine.
