In the last seven days, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 26 positive COVID-19 test results. Of the 26 positives this week, 16 were PCR, and 10 were antigen. Of the total number of cases reported this week, 1 case met the breakthrough definition. This includes asymptomatic, mild symptoms, and severe symptom breakthrough cases. There are 6 people currently hospitalized in Brown County for COVID-19. Four new deaths have been reported: Two females in their 50s, one female in her 70s, and one male in his 70s– none from nursing facilities.
If you think you have COVID-19 and need a test, contact your personal health care provider or the Brownwood Brown/County Health Department at 325-430-7603 to schedule a test. You can also go to the following link to search for alternative sites near you, covidtest.tdem.texas.gov.
COVID-19 Vaccinations for Brown County:
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People fully vaccinated – 14,110 (122 additional)
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Percentage of people 5+ fully vaccinated – 39.08% – Five to elven year old children have been added to the eligible population resulting in a drop in the vaccination rate.
36,099 is the estimated number of Brown County residents eligible for vaccination. The Brownwood-Brown County Health Department is offering free COVID-19 vaccinations to all youth ages 5 years or older and adults age 18 years old or older. Vaccinations are available by appointment at the Health Department. Please call 325-646-0554 to schedule an appointment for a vaccine.
