In the last seven days, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 25 positive COVID-19 test results.

Of the 25 positives this week, 2 were PCR, and 23 were antigen.

Of the total number of cases reported this week, 9 cases met the breakthrough definition. This includes asymptomatic, mild symptoms, and severe symptom breakthrough cases.

There are 0 people currently hospitalized in Brown County for COVID-19.

One new death has been reported this week: 1 woman in her 90s in a long term care facility.

The Brownwood-Brown County Health Department is offering COVID testing at their clinic located at 510 E. Lee Street. Testing is by appointment only. If you need to be tested for COVID, please do not walk into the clinic. Testing will be conducted at your vehicle in the parking lot. To make an appointment for a COVID test, call: 325-430-7603 or 325-643-3793.

COVID-19 Vaccinations for Brown County:

• People with at least one dose – 17,995
• People fully vaccinated – 16,108
• Boosters administered – 6,008
• Percentage of people 6 month+ fully vaccinated – 42.30 %

*Please note: The percentage of individuals vaccinated is lower than previously reported due to the inclusion of the six month to five years age demographic in the total eligible population.*

The Brownwood-Brown County Health Department is offering free COVID-19 vaccinations to all youth ages 6 months or older and adults ages 18 years old or older. Vaccination boosters are also available. Vaccinations are available by appointment at the Health Department. Please call 325-646-0554 to schedule an appointment for a vaccine.