August 19, 2022- COVID-19 UPDATE FOR ARANSAS COUNTY, TEXAS
Our community risk level is currently HIGH.
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reporting system as of Friday August 19, 2022, Aransas County has experienced a total of 3817 COVID-19 confirmed cases since the beginning of the recording process, 1164 probable cases and 91 fatalities.
Vaccines are available for ages 6 months and up at all pharmacies in Rockport and at Allegiance EMS, 400 Enterprise Blvd #B, Rockport, TX, every Monday from 10am – 2pm. Vaccine booster shots are available for ages 5 and up.
Recommended actions based on current risk level:
• Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines.
• Get tested if you have symptoms.
• Wear a mask if you have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others.
You may be eligible to receive at home COVID-19 test kits free of charge. Visit www.covidtests.gov for more information.
If you have questions or are in immediate need of a test, call Aransas County Medical Services, Inc. (ACMSI) at (512) 290-3036. For more information, you may also visit the Center for Disease Control website located at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html.
We can achieve community immunity against COVID-19. Follow these simple steps to protect your family, friends, and coworkers: stay home when you are sick, wash your hands frequently, sanitize surfaces, wear face coverings in crowded areas, and maintain your vaccinations.
Be safe.
