In the last seven days, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 53 positive COVID-19 test results. Of the 53 positives this week, 29 were PCR, and 24 were antigen. Of the total number of cases reported this week, 6 cases met the breakthrough definition. This includes asymptomatic, mild symptoms, and sever symptom breakthrough cases. There are 6 people currently hospitalized in Brown County for COVID-19. One new death has been reported: A male in his 50s, not from a nursing facility.
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:
- People with at least one dose – 15,367 (98 additional)
- People fully vaccinated – 13,853 (165 additional)
- Percentage of people 12+ fully vaccinated – 42.11%
30,883 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 12 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.
