Monday testing saw a recording-setting spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in Milam County—28. Then seven more were added on Tuesday.
“We must do better. We must distance and wear a mask. This is our only protection. Know that when you are out in public, the virus is there also. Please protect yourself and others by keeping your distance and wearing a mask,” County Judge Steve Young said.
THE NUMBERS— COVID-19 cases are measured Wednesday to Wednesday.
• Cumulative cases— 584, up 28 from 556.
• Active cases (PCR test)—24, which is up 16 from last week’s 8.
• Confirmed (antigen) cases—149, up 4 from 114.
• Hospitalized—3, up 2 from last week.
• Deaths—Nine, up 1.
TESTING—Free antigen (93 percent accurate) testing continues as follows:
• Wednesday—Milano, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Milano Fire Station.
• Thursday—Cameron, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cameron Fire Station.
• Friday—Buckholts, 8 a.m. to 12-noon, 111 West Main.
• Monday, Rockdale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., former Richards Memorial Hospital.
• Tuesday—Thorndale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fireman’s Hall.
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