COVID UPDATE: Cases slowing again in Milam County

COVID cases seem to be on a downward trend in Milam County as the state and nation start to see rising cases.
"Today, we had one new PCR case and one discharged PCR case," Milam County Judge Steve Young reported on Thursday night.  "We also had two new probable cases and one probable case was discharged from the active list."  

Eight individuals were tested in Cameron on Thursday with one positive test result. On Friday, testing will be in Buckholts from 8 a.m. to noon. If you are a Milam County resident and you have COVID symptoms, you can go for a free antigen, rapid test.

 "So far this week, we have done much better in Milam County," Young said. "There is no doubt that wearing a mask makes all the difference.  However, nationwide today was one of the worst days, with over 85,000 reported cases." 

 Milam County Cases:

1. Confirmed PCR Cases 550 – up one
2. Confirmed active PCR Cases 6 – no change
3. Confirmed probable (antigen) cases 111 – up one
4. Confirmed active probable cases 8 – no change
5. Total confirmed cases in Milam County 14– no change
6. Monitored individuals 79 – down 1
7. Hospitalizations 1 – no change
8. Deaths 8 – no change

Texas Cases:

1. Confirmed cases: 918,520 up, 6,685
2. Deaths: 18,276 – up 101