Everyone age 16 and older, regardless of occupation or health status, is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Texas now.
The Texas Department of State Health Services is still asking providers to prioritize appointments for people who are 80 and older, and to prioritize walk-ins from anyone in that age group who shows up without an appointment.
The vaccines are not limited to Texas residents, and citizenship is not a requirement for the vaccine.
The Texas Department of Health and Humans Services has updated their COVID-19 app, visit dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/ and click Case Count to view to information.
Always remember that the numbers are what were reported from the state, and there are many factors included in counting numbers.
The website states that, “All data are provisional and subject to change.”
Also, make sure and pay attention to the tab. If you check there are a variety of tabs on the website ranging from positive cases in total, recoveries, deaths, actives cases, and much more information.
The following are the counts for positive test received in regards to COVID-19 testing in the five-county region.
As a note, the Texas Department of State Health Services COVID-19 dashboard is considered to be,
“provisional and subject to change.”
Always follow the numbers officials report.
Numbers shown below are the current ACTIVE cases only.
–Freestone County – 26
–Navarro County – 44
–Limestone County – 28
–Leon County – 21
–Anderson County – 0
The inmate unit list has been shortened to only include the prisons in Freestone County and surrounding counties.
Current numbers of confirmed active case inmates in the State of Texas as of Friday, February 5, 2021 are as follows:
–Beto -2 inmate and 3 employee
–Boyd – 0 inmates and 4 employees
–Coffield – 1 inmates and 5 employees
–Michael – 0 inmates and 1 employees
–Powledge – 0 inmates and 3 employees
Texas is currently allowing vaccinations for all persons 18 and over.
Vaccine supplies are steadily rising as more vaccine sites pop up locally. Reach out to the individual sites to find out their weekly status and appointment availability.
LOCAL VACCINE SITES
–Freestone County
Brookshire’s Pharmacy – Multiple Locations: some locations have temporarily suspended the vaccine waitlist. Call your local store for more information or visit www.brookshirebrothers.com/covid-19.
Freestone Medical Center – Fairfield: Vaccines are coming but, no appointments at this time. Call (903) 389-2181 to be added to the waitlist.
Hometown Pharmacy – Fairfield: Hometown Pharmacy is receiving weekly deliveries of the vaccine. Call them at (903) 389-2541 to schedule an appointment.
–Limestone County
HEB – Mexia: visit www.vaccine.heb.com for more information
Parkview Regional Hospital – Mexia: call 254-472-0101
Family Medicine Center/Limestone Medical Center – Groesbeck: go to www.groesbeckhospital.com and scroll down to find their vaccine waitlist.
–Anderson County:
Palestine Regional Medical Center – Palestine: follow their Facebook (@palestineregional) for the registration link and updates. Their most recent update lists that more vaccines will be available on Tuesdays. Appointments are first come first serve via their registration link(found on Facebook).
Kroger Pharmacy – Palestine: visit https://www.kroger.com/i/coronavirus-update/vaccine for more information
Brookshire’s Pharmacy: some locations have temporarily suspended the vaccine waitlist. Call your local store for more information or visit www.brookshirebrothers.com/covid-19
–Navarro County
Navarro County Hub: www.navarrocountyoem.org or call 903-875-3977 (English line) / 903-875-3978 (Spanish line)
HEB – Corsicana: visit www.vaccine.heb.com for more information
Hometown Pharmacy – Corsicana: Hometown Pharmacy is receiving weekly deliveries of the vaccine. Call them at (903) 872-3784 to schedule an appointment.
–Leon County
Brookshire’s Pharmacy – Buffalo – Multiple Locations: some locations have temporarily suspended the vaccine waitlist. Call your local store for more information or visit www.brookshirebrothers.com/covid-19.
