In the last seven days, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 378 positive COVID-19 test results, resulting in one again a record high number of positive cases recorded since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Of the 378 positives this week, 150 were PCR, and 228 were antigen.  There are 20 people currently hospitalized in Brown County for COVID-19. Four new deaths have been reported: Three males in their 50s and one male in his 70s, none are from nursing facilities.

COVID-19 Vaccinations for Brown County:

• People with at least one dose – 14510 (278 additional)
• People fully vaccinated –  12204 (361 additional)
• Percentage of people 12+ fully vaccinated – 38.19%

30,883 is the estimated number of Brown County residents eligible for vaccination.

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.