Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), and the Texas Military Department (TMD) last week announced the expansion of the State Mobile Vaccine Program to include groups of five or more Texans who voluntarily choose to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Texans can call 844-90-TEXAS and select Option 3 to schedule a mobile vaccine clinic to vaccinate groups of friends, families, employees, volunteers, and more.

“The eligibility expansion for the State Mobile Vaccine Program will allow more Texans to get vaccinated against COVID-19,” said Governor Abbott. “Vaccines are the most effective defense against this virus, and I urge groups of Texans who wish to get vaccinated as a business, family unit, friend group, or more to call 844-90-TEXAS to schedule a mobile vaccine clinic. By working together to get more shots in arms, we will continue to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in communities across the state.”

Previously, businesses or civic organizations were required to have 10 or more employees, visitors, or members who voluntarily choose to be vaccinated. Homebound Texans are still encouraged to call the hotline and select Option 1 to request a state mobile vaccination team to visit their home. The call center is open Monday-Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Governor Abbott and TDEM originally launched the State Mobile Vaccine Pilot Program in January 2021 to ramp up COVID-19 vaccination efforts in underserved areas of Texas. Since the program’s initial launch, the responsibilities of State Mobile Vaccine Teams have been expanded to meet various COVID-19 vaccination needs of communities across the state. These teams are made up of members of the Texas National Guard and coordinated by TDEM.

As of Sunday, 22.2 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine has been administered to 12.8 million Texans.

Just over 42% of people 12 years or older are now fully vaccinated in our state. This number comprises of almost 70% of Texans as 65 or older.

FULLY VACCINATED

12 years + | 65 years +

–Freestone: 23.92% | 47.42%
–Navarro: 34.17% | 64.12%
–Limestone: 25.83% | 50.30%
–Leon: 29.70% | 55.40%
–Anderson: 27.00% | 50.80%

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.

Here is a current look at cases for local counties:

Confirmed | Probable | Fatalities | Active cases

–Freestone: 1,125 | 839 | 50 | 41
–Navarro: 3,476 | 2,394 | 143 | 55
–Limestone: 2,164 | 647 | 80 | 21
–Leon: 1,281 | 366 | 43 | 9
–Anderson: 4,792 | 1,425 | 127 | 183

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, May 28, 2021 are as follows:

–Beto – 3 inmate and 2 employees
–Boyd – 0 inmates and 1 employees
–Coffield – 0 inmates and 4 employees
–Michael – 0 inmates and 2 employees
–Powledge – 0 inmates and 1 employees

LOCAL VACCINE SITES

Texas is currently allowing vaccinations for all persons 12 and over.

Visit online at https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/ to find a location near you.

Know someone who is eligible for a vaccine but doesn’t have internet access? Have them call 833-832-7067 for referral to a local vaccine provider.

Or, text your zip code to 438829 to receive a list of vaccination sites near you.

Local providers include the following:

–Freestone County
Pharmacy Plus of Teague – Walk-ins and appointments available. Call 254-739-2585.
Hometown Pharmacy – Fairfield: Call (903) 389-2541 to schedule an appointment.

–Limestone County
HEB – Mexia: Walk-ins and appointments available. Call 254-562-5123.
CVS Pharmacy – Call 254-472-0306 to inquire.
Walmart – Mexia: Walk-ins and appointments available. Call 254-562-3831.

–Anderson County:
Palestine Regional Medical Center – Palestine: follow their Facebook (@palestineregional) for the registration link and updates. Appointments are first come first serve via their registration link at prmcvaccine.timetap.com
Kroger Pharmacy – Palestine: Call 903-729-5362 or visit https://www.kroger.com/i/coronavirus-update/vaccine for more information
Brookshire’s Pharmacy: Call 90-723-1092 or visit www.brookshirebrothers.com/covid-19
Walgreens – Walk-ins accepted. Call 903-723-4705 for information.
CVS Pharmacy – Call 903-729-6055 to inquire.
Walmart – Palestine: Walk-ins welcome. Call 903-729-4441.

–Navarro County
HEB – Corsicana: Walk-ins welcome. Call 903-874-6546 or visit www.vaccine.heb.com for more information.
Walmart – Corsicana: Walk-ins welcome. Call 903-872-6691.
Super 1 Pharmacy – Call 903-874-2152 for information.
P&S Rexall Pharmacy – Call 903-874-5691 for information.
CVS Pharmacy – Call 903-874-6597 to inquire.
Brookshire Pharmacy – Call 903-874-1111 for information.
Hometown Pharmacy – Corsicana: Call (903) 872-3784 to schedule an appointment.

–Leon County
Brookshire’s Pharmacy – Buffalo – Call your local store for more information or visit www.brookshirebrothers.com/covid-19.