COVID Report – Hospitalizations Increase to Six

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Weekly Update:
In the last seven days, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 38 positive COVID-19 test results. Of the 38 positives this week, 19 were PCR, and 19 were antigen. Of the total number of cases reported this week, 8 cases 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.  No new deaths have been reported this week.

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 – 16,099 (232 additional)
  • People fully vaccinated –  14,623 (301 additional)
  • Percentage of people 5+ fully vaccinated – 40.50%

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.