COVID-19 case county grows to 46 in Milam County
Milam County’s case count for COVID-19 cases grew by two this morning.
That brings the total to 46, with 10 new cases over the last week.
“Today we have two more confirmed cases of the virus in Milam County,” Milam County Judge Steve Young said this afternoon. “Neither are hospitalized, but both will self-quarantine at home for 14 days. The Milam County Health Department has contacted the infected individuals to begin a contact investigation.”
There are now 11 active cases and the Milam County Health Department is monitoring 48 individuals considered at high risk because of their contact with those that are infected. Those at high risk are typically those living with or having a close relationship with someone who is infected.
“Last week we had 10 new confirmed cases of the virus in the county,” Young said. “This is the most we have had thus far in one week. We anticipate more cases this week. The cases have come from every part of the county. Confirmed cases have been reported from residents in Buckholts, Thorndale, Rockdale, Milano, Gause, Marlow, Burlington, Cameron and many places in between. The virus can be anywhere, so be careful.”
Young said additional free testing will be done as follows: Rockdale on June 29 at the Rockdale Hospital, 1700 Brazos Ave., Rockdale; Milano on June 30 at the Milano Fire Station, 305 E U.S. 79, Milano; Cameron on July 1 at the Cameron Fire Station, 1505 N. Travis, Cameron.
Testing was recently done for all the residents and staff at each of the nursing homes in the county; Legacy, Winnie L. Nursing and Renaissance Villa. Young said that so far all of the tests have been negative, although there are four tests that are still outstanding.
“There is no vaccine for the virus and our reports are that none will be available for at least a year,” he said. “In the meantime, we must prevent the spread by keeping at least six feet from others, wearing a mask and using good personal hygiene, such as frequent hand washing. Do your part!”