COVID-19 death count in county up to 42

"Today, I am again saddened to report another Milam County death. This brings the death toll to 42 and the second for the week. This is simply another grim reminder that we must all continue to be vigilant and do our part to keep the next person safe and healthy," said County Judge Steve Young in his daily email. "Wear your mask in public. Wearing a mask can be just as effective as the vaccine. It will slow the spread of the virus and keep people alive. We are on the home stretch and even though we are all tired of talking about and doing about the virus, we must hang on. We must continue to take the safe course to keep our fellow man safe and healthy, because their health, directly affects your health."

 

The county has 800 doses of the vaccine to administer this week.

"We received 200 doses from Williamson County and 600 doses from the state. We plan to run two large 400 dose clinics this Thursday and Friday at the former Rockdale Clinic, located at 1700 Brazos, Rockdale. We will administer about 500 first round doses and 300 second round doses. By the end of the week we will have vaccinated almost 2,700 first round doses and 1,400 second round doses for a total of 4,100 shots. All this in just over two months," he said.

Download and Complete Your Consent Forms: Download the consent forms, complete it and bring it to the clinic. This will save about 20 minutes. If you bring a completed form to the clinic there is no need to arrive ahead of your scheduled time as we hope to get you in short order. We are scheduling people to avoid a large crowd and the potential spread of the virus. 

a.        First Round Consent Forms: http://www.milamcounty.net/upload/page/9873/VACCINE%201.pdf

b.        Second Round Consent Forms: http://www.milamcounty.net/upload/page/9873/VACCINE%202.pdf

 

There are 2,019 people on the county's  waiting list.

 "We will eventually get everyone in this county a shot. We can assure everyone that we do and will have enough vaccine for all second round shots. If you are in group 1A or group 1B, call 254 697 7000 or email Amy Guillen at aguillen@milamcounty.net and get on the list. When your turn comes, we will call and schedule your appointment," the judge said.

Other Vaccinators:

There are a lot of places where one can get vaccinated. Get on every list you can and take the first available shot. Below is a list of a few other places.

Rockdale Wal-Mart: Registration and consent forms may be completed on line.

Brookshire Brothers in Rockdale.

Veterans can call any VA hospital and schedule an appointment.

McLennan County has a mass vaccination clinic underway. One can register online at https://covidwaco.com/

Brazos County also has a mass clinic underway. One can register online at http://www.brazoshealth.org/

CVS is now vaccinating in certain areas. Learn more at: https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine

Last Friday, the county tested nine individuals in Cameron with one positive result. Monday there were 11 individuals tested in Rockdale with one positive result. 

COVID countywide numbers:  

 

1355 total PCR cases-up 1

14 active PCR cases – down 3

0 open PCR cases

1039 antigen cases-no change

10 active antigen cases – down 1

0 open antigen cases

Total active cases in Milam County – 24 – down 2

4 hospitalized – down 1

Total hospitalized since the pandemic began -183 – up 1

0 on ventilators – down 1

42 fatalities- up 1

Rockdale Reporter

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