County records another death from COVID-19

Milam County has seen another death from COVID-19. 

Milam County Judge Steve Young was saddened to report that a 94th resident has now died from this virus on Tuesday night. It is the first death this month and third this year. 

The active case county is up slightly to 75 after nine new cases were reported on Tuesday night. Seven people are being treated for the virus and three of those are on ventilators in serious condition. The Omicron variant has been confirmed in the county. 

The Texas Department of Emergency Management advised the county that the outpatient monoclonal antibody infusion clinic will remain at the former Rockdale medical clinic through the end of February. 

The treatment center is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and is safe, free, and effective. Anyone testing positive must contact the clinic for an appointment at (512) 853-0208. 

The Milam County Health Department is providing booster doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which are available to just about everyone. Currently, over 47 percent of the eligible population is fully vaccinated here and the nurses have given out over 4,200 booster shots. The immunocompromised are also eligible for additional shots, which are not the same as boosters. As a reminder, these shots will not keep you from getting the virus, but they are a strong defense against hospitalization and death.

Vaccination clinics will be held Friday, Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Milano Fire Station. All clinics are open to residents at least 12 years of age and shots are free. Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, please call (254) 697-7000. If you would like to sign up for the homebound program, please call 254-627-0311 or 254-627-9436. 

Free virus testing for Milam County residents will resume today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the former Rockdale medical clinic.