Montgomery County Public Health

03/02/2021

3/2/2021 UPDATE

We can confirm #COVID19 mass vaccine distribution continues this week. Multiple providers are providing first and second doses. Please watch your email closely if you are eligible for your first or second dose.

You can join the Montgomery County COVID-19 waitlist by clicking here: https://coronavirus-response-moco.hub.arcgis.com/pages/vaccinations. If you are 65+ years of age and do not have internet access, you can join by calling 936-523-3916, Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm or Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. After signing up, please check your email daily.

Individual hospitals, physicians’ offices and pharmacies may also have vaccines available to eligible populations. Please check their websites for additional information. You can find a list of providers and additional information on the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) website here: https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/immunize/vaccine-hubs.aspx.

Today, we can confirm two additional deaths related to COVID-19.

· A man in his 70s, from Willis, died in the hospital. He had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19.
· A woman in her 80s, from Splendora, died in the hospital. She had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19.

We can also confirm:

· TOTAL cases of COVID-19 increased by 107 to 45,635 since yesterday’s (3/1) report. Of the 107 new cases, 89 were tested since 2/18/2021.

· ACTIVE cases of COVID-19 decreased by 416 to 2,706 since yesterday’s (3/1) report. On Tuesdays and Fridays, we account for additional inactive cases we have been unable to contact for 30 days or more. Today, we added 380 inactive cases.

· 69 county residents are known, as a result of contact investigations, to be in the hospital. Contact investigations have not been initiated on all reported cases.

· 22,520 people have clinically recovered.

The Testing Positivity Rate for Montgomery County is 13%, down from 15%. This number is updated weekly on Wednesdays.
Source: UT Health, School of Public Health

*These numbers include PCR and rapid antigen testing. We do not include antibody testing.

SETRAC data for regional hospitalizations was last updated 3/2/2021. Updates can be found here: https://bit.ly/3jwhdiV.

You can view the case-by-case updates on the MCPHD website here: https://mcphd-tx.org/coronavirus-covid-19/confirmed-cases/. You can refer to the dashboard here: https://coronavirus-response-moco.hub.arcgis.com/.

Do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19.

· Avoid groups of people.
· Practice social distancing.
· Wear a mask in public (over your nose and mouth) or with others who live outside your household. Never share a mask with others.
· Teach children proper hygiene and the correct way to wear a mask.
· Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer frequently.
· Disinfect surfaces in your car and around your home.
· As supply and eligibility increases, get vaccinated.
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03/01/2021

More than 92,000 people vaccinated with a least one dose of #COVID19 vaccine in Montgomery Co! Thank you to our #publichealth staff, MCHD medics and MCHD community paramedics for handling this with ease today with this week’s MCPHD allotment. Let’s keep the ball rolling. Interested in a vaccine? You can sign up for the Montgomery County waitlist here: https://coronavirus-response-moco.hub.arcgis.com/pages/vaccinations.

03/01/2021

3/1/2021 UPDATE

We can confirm #COVID19 mass vaccine distribution continues this week. Multiple providers are providing first and second doses. Please watch your email closely if you are eligible for your first or second dose.

You can join the Montgomery County COVID-19 waitlist by clicking here: https://coronavirus-response-moco.hub.arcgis.com/pages/vaccinations. If you are 65+ years of age and do not have internet access, you can join by calling 936-523-3916, Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm or Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. After signing up, please check your email daily.

Individual hospitals, physicians’ offices and pharmacies may also have vaccines available to eligible populations. Please check their websites for additional information. You can find a list of providers and additional information on the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) website here: https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/immunize/vaccine-hubs.aspx.

Today, we can confirm:

· TOTAL cases of COVID-19 increased by 529 to 45,528 since Friday’s (2/26) report. Of the 529 new cases, 517 were tested since 2/18/2021.

· ACTIVE cases of COVID-19 increased by 261 to 3,122 since Friday’s (2/26) report.

· 65 county residents are known, as a result of contact investigations, to be in the hospital. Contact investigations have not been initiated on all reported cases.

· 22,380 people have clinically recovered.

The Testing Positivity Rate for Montgomery County is 13%, down from 15%. This number is updated weekly on Wednesdays.
Source: UT Health, School of Public Health

*These numbers include PCR and rapid antigen testing. We do not include antibody testing.

SETRAC data for regional hospitalizations was last updated 3/1/2021. Updates can be found here: https://bit.ly/3jwhdiV.

You can view the case-by-case updates on the MCPHD website here: https://mcphd-tx.org/coronavirus-covid-19/confirmed-cases/. You can refer to the dashboard here: https://coronavirus-response-moco.hub.arcgis.com/.

Do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19.

· Avoid groups of people.
· Practice social distancing.
· Wear a mask in public (over your nose and mouth) or with others who live outside your household. Never share a mask with others.
· Teach children proper hygiene and the correct way to wear a mask.
· Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer frequently.
· Disinfect surfaces in your car and around your home.
· As supply and eligibility increases, get vaccinated.


#publichealth

02/27/2021

Lone Star Family Health Center

Lone Star Family Health Center

** Thursday, March 4th - 2nd Dose Event **

For those vaccinated by Lone Star Family Health Center between February 2nd and February 8th, we invite you to return and receive your 2nd dose at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on Thursday, March 4th. 9333 Airport Road, Conroe 77303.

There will be no first doses administered on this date.

To assist with traffic flow, we ask that last names starting between A-L arrive between 9:00am and 12:30pm and last names starting between M-Z arrive between 12:30pm and 4:00pm.

It is very important that you bring photo ID and the original vaccine card issued at dose 1. If we cannot verify that you received your first dose from Lone Star Family Health Center on the dates noted above, you will not receive dose 2.

02/26/2021

2/26/2021 UPDATE

We can confirm #COVID19 mass vaccine distribution will continue next week. Multiple providers are providing first and second doses. Please watch your email closely if you are eligible for your first or second dose.

You can join the Montgomery County COVID-19 waitlist by clicking here: https://coronavirus-response-moco.hub.arcgis.com/pages/vaccinations. If you are 65+ years of age and do not have internet access, you can join by calling 936-523-3916, Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm or Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. After signing up, please check your email daily.

Individual hospitals, physicians’ offices and pharmacies may also have vaccines available to eligible populations. Please check their websites for additional information. You can find a list of providers and additional information on the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) website here: https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/immunize/vaccine-hubs.aspx.

Today, we can confirm:

· TOTAL cases of COVID-19 increased by 137 to 44,999 since yesterday’s (2/25) report. Of the 137 new cases, 98 were tested since 2/11/2021.

· ACTIVE cases of COVID-19 decreased by 486 to 2,861 since yesterday’s (2/25) report. On Tuesdays and Fridays, we account for additional inactive cases who we have been unable to contact for 30 days or more. Today, we added 359 inactive cases.

· 74 county residents are known, as a result of contact investigations, to be in the hospital. Contact investigations have not been initiated on all reported cases.

· 22,114 people have clinically recovered.

The Testing Positivity Rate for Montgomery County is 13%, down from 15% last week. This number is updated weekly on Wednesdays.
Source: UT Health, School of Public Health

*These numbers include PCR and rapid antigen testing. We do not include antibody testing.

SETRAC data for regional hospitalizations was last updated 2/26/2021. Updates can be found here: https://bit.ly/3jwhdiV.

You can view the case-by-case updates on the MCPHD website here: https://mcphd-tx.org/coronavirus-covid-19/confirmed-cases/. You can refer to the dashboard here: https://coronavirus-response-moco.hub.arcgis.com/.

Do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19.

· Avoid groups of people.
· Practice social distancing.
· Wear a mask in public (over your nose and mouth) or with others who live outside your household. Never share a mask with others.
· Teach children proper hygiene and the correct way to wear a mask.
· Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer frequently.
· Disinfect surfaces in your car and around your home.
· As supply and eligibility increases, get vaccinated.

#publichealth

02/25/2021

2/25/2021 UPDATE

We can confirm #COVID19 mass vaccine distribution continues this week. Multiple providers are providing first and second doses. Please watch your email closely if you are eligible for your first or second dose.

You can join the Montgomery County COVID-19 waitlist by clicking here: https://coronavirus-response-moco.hub.arcgis.com/pages/vaccinations. If you are 65+ years of age and do not have internet access, you can join by calling 936-523-3916, Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm or Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. After signing up, please check your email daily.

Individual hospitals, physicians’ offices and pharmacies may also have vaccines available to eligible populations. Please check their websites for additional information. You can find a list of providers and additional information on the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) website here: https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/immunize/vaccine-hubs.aspx.

Today, we can confirm two additional deaths related to COVID-19.

· A man in his 70s, from New Caney, died in the hospital. He had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19.
· A man in his 70s, from Montgomery, died in the hospital. He had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19.

We can also confirm:

· TOTAL cases of COVID-19 increased by 283 to 44,862 since yesterday’s (2/24) report. Of the 283 new cases, 232 were tested since 2/11/2021.

· ACTIVE cases of COVID-19 increased by 159 to 3,347 since yesterday’s (2/24) report.

· 72 county residents are known, as a result of contact investigations, to be in the hospital. Contact investigations have not been initiated on all reported cases.

· 21,852 people have clinically recovered.

The Testing Positivity Rate for Montgomery County is 13%, down from 15% last week. This number is updated weekly on Wednesdays.
Source: UT Health, School of Public Health

*These numbers include PCR and rapid antigen testing. We do not include antibody testing.

SETRAC data for regional hospitalizations was last updated 2/25/2021. Updates can be found here: https://bit.ly/3jwhdiV.

You can view the case-by-case updates on the MCPHD website here: https://mcphd-tx.org/coronavirus-covid-19/confirmed-cases/. You can refer to the dashboard here: https://coronavirus-response-moco.hub.arcgis.com/.

Do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19.

· Avoid groups of people.
· Practice social distancing.
· Wear a mask in public (over your nose and mouth) or with others who live outside your household. Never share a mask with others.
· Teach children proper hygiene and the correct way to wear a mask.
· Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer frequently.
· Disinfect surfaces in your car and around your home.
· As supply and eligibility increases, get vaccinated.

#publichealth

02/24/2021

2/24/2021 UPDATE

We can confirm #COVID19 mass vaccine distribution continues this week. Multiple providers are providing first and second doses. Please watch your email closely if you are eligible for your first or second dose.

Please note, the Montgomery County COVID-19 waitlist is under maintenance while MCOHEM switches it to a new system. It is expected to be back up and running by the end of the week.

Individual hospitals, physicians’ offices and pharmacies may also have vaccines available to eligible populations. Please check their websites for additional information. You can find a list of providers and additional information on the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) website here: https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/immunize/vaccine-hubs.aspx.

Today, we can confirm two additional deaths related to COVID-19.

· A man in his 70s, from Spring, died in the hospital. He had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19.
· A man in his 70s, from Magnolia, died in the hospital. He had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19.

We can also confirm:

· TOTAL cases of COVID-19 increased by 140 to 44,579 since yesterday’s (2/23) report. Of the 140 new cases, 131 were tested since 2/11/2021.

· ACTIVE cases of COVID-19 increased by 77 to 3,188 since yesterday’s (2/23) report.

· 79 county residents are known, as a result of contact investigations, to be in the hospital. Contact investigations have not been initiated on all reported cases.

· 21,733 people have clinically recovered.

The Testing Positivity Rate for Montgomery County has decreased to 13%, down from 15% last week. This number is updated weekly on Wednesdays.
Source: UT Health, School of Public Health

*These numbers include PCR and rapid antigen testing. We do not include antibody testing.

SETRAC data for regional hospitalizations was last updated 2/23/2021. Updates can be found here: https://bit.ly/3jwhdiV.

You can view the case-by-case updates on the MCPHD website here: https://mcphd-tx.org/coronavirus-covid-19/confirmed-cases/. You can refer to the dashboard here: https://coronavirus-response-moco.hub.arcgis.com/.

Do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19.

· Avoid groups of people.
· Practice social distancing.
· Wear a mask in public (over your nose and mouth) or with others who live outside your household. Never share a mask with others.
· Teach children proper hygiene and the correct way to wear a mask.
· Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer frequently.
· Disinfect surfaces in your car and around your home.

As supply and eligibility increases, get vaccinated.

#publichealth

02/24/2021

We are nearing 78,000 people vaccinated with at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Montgomery County. Want more information on the vaccine? https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/covidvaccine/. If you signed up for a vaccine waitlist, watch your email closely.

02/24/2021

MCPHD will administer second vaccine doses to clients who received their first shots at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on January 28 or MCHD Administration building February 2nd or 3rd. Please check your email to schedule your second dose appointment.

02/23/2021

2/23/2021 UPDATE

We can confirm #COVID19 mass vaccine distribution continues this week. Multiple providers are providing first and second doses. Please watch your email closely if you are eligible for your first or second dose.

Please note, the Montgomery County COVID-19 waitlist is under maintenance while MCOHEM switches it to a new system. It is expected to be back up and running by the end of the week.

Individual hospitals, physicians’ offices and pharmacies may also have vaccines available to eligible populations. Please check their websites for additional information. You can find a list of providers and additional information on the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) website here: https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/immunize/vaccine-hubs.aspx.

Today, we can confirm an additional death related to COVID-19.

· A woman in her 80s, from Willis, died in the hospital. She had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19.

We can also confirm:

· TOTAL cases of COVID-19 increased by 93 to 44,439 since yesterday’s (2/22) report. Of the 93 new cases, 74 were tested since 2/11/2021.

· ACTIVE cases of COVID-19 decreased by 632 to 3,111 since yesterday’s (2/22) report. On Tuesdays and Fridays, we account for additional cases we have been unable to contact for 30 days or more. We added 560 additional inactive cases today.

· 89 county residents are known, as a result of contact investigations, to be in the hospital. Contact investigations have not been initiated on all reported cases.

· 21,582 people have clinically recovered.

The Testing Positivity Rate for Montgomery County remains at 15% for two weeks. This number is updated weekly on Wednesdays.
Source: UT Health, School of Public Health

*These numbers include PCR and rapid antigen testing. We do not include antibody testing.

SETRAC data for regional hospitalizations was last updated 2/14/2021. Updates can be found here: https://bit.ly/3jwhdiV.

You can view the case-by-case updates on the MCPHD website here: https://mcphd-tx.org/coronavirus-covid-19/confirmed-cases/. You can refer to the dashboard here: https://coronavirus-response-moco.hub.arcgis.com/.

Do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19.

· Avoid groups of people.
· Practice social distancing.
· Wear a mask in public (over your nose and mouth) or with others who live outside your household. Never share a mask with others.
· Teach children proper hygiene and the correct way to wear a mask.
· Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer frequently.
· Disinfect surfaces in your car and around your home.
As supply and eligibility increases, get vaccinated.
#publichealth