CDC and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended pausing the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the U.S.
Keep in mind that a pause is not permanent. Taking the time to investigate any possible adverse reactions is a sign that the systems in place are working.
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.
COVID-19 CASES
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.”
Here is a current look at cases for local counties.
Confirmed Probable Fatalities Active cases
–Freestone: 1,068 767 49 27
–Navarro: 3,417 2,245 139 8
–Limestone: 2,109 615 75 32
–Leon: 1,260 351 42 20
–Anderson: 4,759 1,329 117 28
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, April 16, 2021 are as follows:
–Beto -4 inmate and 3 employee
–Boyd – 0 inmates and 3 employees
–Coffield – 0 inmates and 4 employees
–Michael – 0 inmates and 3 employees
–Powledge – 1 inmates and 2 employees
LOCAL VACCINE SITES
Texas is currently allowing vaccinations for all persons 18 and over. Visit online at https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/ to find a location near you.
–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. As of Monday, there were 140 doses available at the Fairfield location.
Freestone Medical Center – Fairfield: Vaccines are coming but, no appointments at this time. Call (903) 389-2181 to be added to the waitlist. As of Monday, there were 110 does available.
Hometown Pharmacy – Fairfield: Hometown Pharmacy is receiving weekly deliveries of the vaccine. Call them at (903) 389-2541 to schedule an appointment. As of Monday, there were 400 doses available in Fairfield.
–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
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.
