Texarkana Area COVID By-The-Numbers for May 14

New News!

The CDC issued new guidance yesterday saying individuals who are fully vaccinated no longer must wear a mask indoors or outdoors. We have been doing that for a while already here in the Ark-La-Tex but it's nice to see them catch up.

As a friendly reminder though, a private business or property owner does have the legal authority to require you to wear a mask in their store, restaurant, etc. That is their right under the Constitution. If that angers you just don't go there anymore. That right of choice is yours as well.

If you're still in search of a vaccine, CHRISTUS St. Michael now offers vaccines with the Spirit St. Michael Mobile Unit. For additional information, call 903-748-8573. Collom & Carney Clinic is now administering the Pfizer COVID vaccine for ages 12 and up. No appointment is necessary.

Bowie County

In Bowie County, Texas DSHS reports 3 new cases and a total of 4,752 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases with 2 probable cases, 214 deaths.

Fully Vaccinated age 16 - 64: 23%
Fully Vaccinated age 65 and older: 46%

Cass County

Cass County has 0 new cases and a total of 1198, plus 0 probable cases, COVID death total of 82.

Fully Vaccinated age 16 - 64: 22%
County Fully Vaccinated age 65 and older: 40%

State of Texas

Age 16 and over % Fully Vaccinated: 40%
Age 65 and over % Fully Vaccinated: 66%

Miller County

Miller County reports 4334 cumulative cases, 39 active cases, 4256 recovered cases, and a total of 38, COVID-19 related deaths. (5/14/21)

Miller County Partially Vaccinated: 2.02%
Miller County fully Vaccinated: 8.3%

State of Arkansas

Fully Vaccinated ages 16 and up: 34.95%

Vaccine Updates:

Texarkana Vaccination Hub: Individuals may visit vaccinate.christushealth.org for updated information on vaccines.

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Free COVID-19 testing is available at 902 W. 12th Street in Texarkana, Texas from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. To make an appointment visit https://texas.fulgentgenetics.com/ or call 877-862-4647.

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