COVID UPDATE: Five new cases announced

Milam County officials announced five new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. 

The active case count sits at 36, with a total of 396 cases total.

"In Texas the TDSHS reports that there are 550,232 confirmed Texas COVID-19 cases, an increase of 10 percent in the past week," Milam County Judge Steve Young said. "There are 10,250 confirmed Texas COVID-19 deaths, also an increase of 10 percent in the past week. While hospitalizations have decreased, community spread continues and the virus is not under control.  As the flu season approaches, continued mitigation through facial coverings, social distancing and crowd avoidance remain essential.  The state has deployed over 4,000 supplemental medical personnel for testing and treatment assistance. Coronavirus vaccine research continues, but it will not be available during the fall.   In the meantime, wear your mask, keep your distance and wash your hands."

Milam County Stats:

1. Confirmed cases 396 up 5

2.  Active cases 36 down 4

3. Probable cases 9-no change

4. Monitored 83 –

5.  Hospitalized 3 – down 1

6.  Fatalities – 3 – no change