Milam County death toll rises to 83

Again, I am saddened to report another COVID-19 related death in Milam County. This brings our death toll in the County to 83 individuals. Vaccinations prevent death and serious illness and thus we continue to urge vaccinations. Thankfully, over 48% of those eligible to be vaccinated in Milam County are now fully vaccinated.

Booster Shots: We are currently providing booster shots for those who were vaccinated with Pfizer. Next week we hope to get started with Moderna booster shots. Call 254-697-7000 and make an appointment to get a booster shot. 

Infusion clinic: The State has now agreed to bring its mobile infusion unit to the County, effective Monday, November 1, 2021. The mobile unit will set up shop in the parking lot at the former Rockdale Medical Clinic. It plans to be open from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Those that get infected should consult with their treating physician about getting an infusion. Infusions received within 4-5 days of infection have proven to be 70% effective to prevent hospitalization.

Today, we have one new case to report and no new discharged cases to report. One individual was hospitalized as well.

Current Numbers:

2103 total cases

22 active cases (no change)

1,638 Probable cases (Antigen detected test results, not included in total case count)

2 Active cases (no change)

24 confirmed active cases in Milam County.

343 total hospitalized

8 currently hospitalized (no change)

83 fatalities (plus 1)

Three individuals hospitalized is in serious condition (vents)

Next Testing:

We will testing for COVID-19 tomorrow at the Cameron Fire Department from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Vaccine clinics:

Thursday, October 28, 10 a.m.-12-noon

Who's eligible: Ages 12 and up

Vaccine available: Pfizer 12 and up, Moderna 18 and up, and flu shots

Location: 765 Green St, Rockdale, TX – Rockdale Senior Citizens Center

Thursday, October 28, 1–3 p.m.

Who's eligible: Ages 12 and up

Vaccine available: Pfizer 12 and up, Moderna 18 and up

Location: 1700 Brazos Ave, Rockdale, TX – Rockdale Medical Clinic

Friday, October 29, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Who's eligible: Ages 12 and up

Vaccine available: Pfizer 12 and up, Moderna 18 and up, and flu shots

Location: 204 W. Walnut, Gause, TX – Gause United Methodist Church

Variants: no change

8 - Delta and 3 - Alpha variants identified.

99% of all confirmed case are being identified as the Delta variant.