Texarkana Area COVID By-The-Numbers for May 19

New News!

Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order Tuesday afternoon removing mask mandates for Texans from all government and schools in the state. For the complete story, click here.

Individuals 12 years old and older are now eligible to receive the vaccines.

Vaccines are pretty easy to find right now but if you're still looking, CHRISTUS St. Michael now offers vaccines with the Spirit St. Michael Mobile Unit. For additional information, call 903-748-8573. Collom & Carney Clinic is now administering the Pfizer COVID vaccine for ages 12 and up. No appointment is necessary.

Bowie County

In Bowie County, Texas DSHS reports 1 new case and a total of 4,762 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases with 1 probable case, 216 deaths.

Fully Vaccinated age 12 - 64: 22%
Fully Vaccinated age 65 and older: 47%

Cass County

Cass County has 3 new cases and a total of 1206, plus 2 probable cases, COVID death total of 82.

Fully Vaccinated age 12 - 64: 21%
County Fully Vaccinated age 65 and older: 41%

State of Texas

Age 12 and over % Fully Vaccinated: 39%
Age 65 and over % Fully Vaccinated: 67%

Miller County

Miller County reports 4363 cumulative cases, 47 active cases, 4277 recovered cases, and a total of 38, COVID-19 related deaths. (5/19/21)

Miller County Partially Vaccinated: 1.86%
Miller County fully Vaccinated: 7.73%

State of Arkansas

Fully Vaccinated ages 12 and up: 35.91%

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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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.

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