Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 1-20-2021 3PM
This is an update based on numbers from reports received from our testing locations on positive cases in the community to DSHS for Hood County.
DSHS Reports a total of 5,283 COVID-19 positive cases have been detected in Hood County residents. (1,451 Cases so far for the month of January)
We are at 85 COVID positive deaths reported by DSHS for Hood County residents. (13 new deaths since the last update)
We have tested a total of 41,252 citizens in Hood County.
Our TSA Regional Hospital Rate as of 1/18/2021 is 24.21%. 9.21% over the 15% threshold required by the state.
26 currently reported hospitalizations, all other active cases have been directed to self-isolate at home.
GISD updates available at the below link:
Tolar ISD updates available at the below link:
https://www.tolarisd.org/Page/7811
Lipan ISD updates available at the below link:
https://www.lipanindians.net/vnews/display.v/ART/5fa1e6ee40908
Hood County is currently at SUBSTANTIAL risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Continued efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other influenza-like illnesses as we enter flu season will continue to keep our community active at work and school. CDC community mitigation strategy guidelines are found below.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/community-mitigation.html
Prevention is Key!
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
- Social distancing is best – if you need to get close to others, “mask up”
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover.html
- COVER coughs and sneezes with a mask or a sleeve
- Wash or sanitize hands and surfaces often
- Get your “flu shot” to help prevent the spread of influenza-like illness
Review the Department of State Health Services “Open Texas,” Hood County, and City of Granbury websites for the latest Executive Orders, reports and guidance on COVID-19:
https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/opentexas.aspx
https://co.hood.tx.us/772/Infectious-Diseases
http://granbury.org/996/COVID-19-Coronavirus
The following counties are part of Trauma Service Areas where, for the last seven days, 15% or more of total hospital capacity has been COVID‑19 patients.
https://www.dshs.texas.gov/ga3031/
Texas Counties Where Bars Can Reopen (GA-32 Opt-In Status)
https://www.tabc.texas.gov/coronavirus/
COVID Vaccine Information
https://www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/immunize/vaccine.aspx
Jay Webster
Office of Emergency Management
Emergency Management Coordinator
Hood County
Cell : 682-279-4371
Office : 817-579-3335 (Ext 5566)
Email: jwebster@co.hood.tx.us
Granbury, Texas 76048