Texarkana COVID-19: Monday in Texas, All Adults Eligible

The big story today comes from the Texas Department of State Health Services;

All adults will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas beginning Monday, March 29. The Texas Department of State Health Services expects vaccine supplies to increase next week, and providers in multiple parts of the state have made great strides in vaccinating people in the current priority groups. The state’s Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel recommended opening vaccination to everyone who falls under the current Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorizations to protect as many Texans as possible.

As you can see in the numbers and charts below the flattening of the curve is still happening in the Ark-La-Tex, let's keep it going.

Bowie County reports 1 new case for a total of 4643 cumulative positive COVID-19 cases including 0 probable cases. COVID-related deaths are at 198. Active cases are reported at 430. The total recovered cases for Bowie County is 6133.

Bowie County Vaccinations - First Dose: 12884
Bowie County Vaccinations - Second Dose: 6916

Cass County has 0 new cases and a total of 1141, plus 0 probable cases, 1653 of those recovered, 83 active cases, and a COVID death total of 79.

Cass County Vaccinations - First Dose: 3785
Cass County Vaccinations - Second Dose: 1702

Miller County reports 4157 cumulative cases, 53 active cases, 4069 recovered cases, and a total of 35 COVID-19 related deaths. (3/23/21)

Vaccine Updates:

Texarkana Vaccination Hub: Individuals may visit vaccinate.christushealth.org for updated information on vaccines.

Texas Department of State Health Services Vaccination Availability Map...
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Texas State Data
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Free COVID-19 testing is available at 902 W. 12th Street in Texarkana, Texas from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. To make an appointment visit https://texas.fulgentgenetics.com/ or call 877-862-4647.

Vaccine Allocations: https://www.dshs.texas.gov

The latest local information and updates can all be found at www.coronatxk.org.

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