COVID-19 infections at all-time high
Milam County active infections set an all time high Tuesday at 171. This is four more than the prior record of 167 set back in late December 2020.
"Clearly, we have a lot of the COVID-19 virus in Milam County," County Judge Steve Young said in his daily email.
The Rockdale Walmart will also begin receiving and administering the vaccine Friday. One may register online for an appointment. Consent forms may be completed on line as well.
Tuesday, the state announced that the occupancy rate for a business may increase from 50% to 75% immediately. In addition, bars in Milam County may reopen immediately. This is because the hospitalization rate in our area has been under 15% for 7 consecutive days, per Governor Abbott’s Executive Order 32.
Thursday, we will vaccinate about 320 individuals for their second round in Cameron and Friday, we will vaccinate about 200 in Rockdale for their first round shots. The clinic on Friday will include Brookshire Brothers, who has 100 doses to use.
There are over 3,000 people on the county waiting list.
"More drugs are coming and 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 wrote.
When called, download the consent form by clicking on the link below, complete the form and bring it with you to the clinic:
First round consent forms: http://www.milamcounty.net/upload/page/9873/VACCINE%20FORMS.pdf
Second round consent forms:
Brookshire Brothers consent forms: https://www.brookshirebrothers.com/pharmacy/immunizations
"We thank the Rockdale Hospital District for graciously allowing us to use the former Rockdale Clinic as the building is in pristine condition and clearly the best place in the County for these mass vaccinations," Young said.
Remember one can also get vaccinated in other ways:
1. Veterans can call any VA hospital and schedule an appointment.
2. McLennan County has a mass vaccination clinic underway. One can register online at https://covidwaco.com/
3. Brazos County also has a mass clinic underway. One can register online at http://www.brazoshealth.org/
4. CVS is now vaccinating in certain areas. Learn more at: https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine
County Judge Show - 9:05 a.m. Thursday: Tune in to KMIL 105.1 and KRXT 98.5 at 9:05 a.m. in the morning for our County Judge show. We have a guest on to speak about the progress we are making with broad band. Also we have Pastor Royal Johnson and Pastor Charles Wyatt on to give their view about getting vaccinated. Of course we will have the latest on COVID and other County news. Tune in for this informative show.
To help battle COVID-19 infection, follow these tips:
· Wear a mask
· Keep your distance
· Wash your hands
· Avoid large crowds
· Get vaccinated
Current numbers:
1265 total PCR cases-up 2
59 active PCR cases -down 4
0 open PCR cases
943 antigen cases-up 24
112 active antigen cases – up 23
0 open antigen cases
Total active cases in Milam County – 171
7 hospitalized -down 3
Total hospitalized since the pandemic began -165
3 on ventilators -no change
33 fatalities- no change