In the last two weeks, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 65 positive COVID-19 test results. For the week of November 26th, there were 9 PCR reported, and 26 Antigen reported. For the week of December 3rd, there were 21 PCR reported, and 9 Antigen reported.

Of the total number of cases reported since the last update, 11 cases met the breakthrough definition. This includes asymptomatic, mild symptoms, and severe symptom breakthrough cases.  There are 4 people currently hospitalized in Brown County for COVID-19. Two additional deaths have been reported: a female in her 40s, and a male in his 50s.

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 – 16,332 (233 additional)
• People fully vaccinated –  14,934 (311 additional)
• Percentage of people 5+ fully vaccinated – 41.36%

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.