Montgomery County COVID-19 Update for September 28, 2020

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX – Montgomery County Public Health District, in conjunction with the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, can confirm the following update related to COVID-19.

· TOTAL cases of COVID-19 increased by 98 to 10,912 since Friday’s (9/25) report.

§ We have continued to process cases that were reported to The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) directly by healthcare providers and entered into the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS). Out of the 98 new cases today, 17 were tested prior to 8/28.

· ACTIVE cases of COVID-19 increased by 39 to 1,576 since Friday’s (9/25) report.

· 20 residents are known to be in the hospital, as a result of contact investigations. Contact investigations have not been initiated on all reported cases.

· 7,345 people have clinically recovered.

*These numbers include PCR and rapid antigen testing. We do not include antibody testing. Have questions? Please go to https://mcphd-tx.org/ and scroll down to the FAQs.

Zip Code 77301
There are 400 active cases reported here.

Of 1,512 total confirmed cases, there have been 21 deaths and 1,091 recovered.

Zip Code 77302
There are 121 active cases reported here.

Of 406 total confirmed cases, there have been 5 deaths and 280 recovered.

Zip Code 77303
There are 95 active cases reported here.

Of 380 total confirmed cases, there have been 4 deaths and 281 recovered.

Zip Code 77304
There are 224 active cases reported here.

Of 718 total confirmed cases, there have been 11 deaths and 483 recovered.

Zip Code 77306
There are 129 active cases reported here.

Of 378 total confirmed cases, there have been 6 deaths and 243 recovered.

Zip Code 77316
There are 93 active cases reported here.

Of 312 total confirmed cases, there have been 3 deaths and 216 recovered.

Zip Code 77318
There are 85 active cases reported here.

Of 231 total confirmed cases, there have been 1 deaths and 145 recovered.

Zip Code 77327
There are 1 active cases reported here.

Of 2 total confirmed cases, there have been 0 deaths and 1 recovered.

Zip Code 77328
There are 33 active cases reported here.

Of 93 total confirmed cases, there have been 1 deaths and 59 recovered.

Zip Code 77339
There are 25 active cases reported here.

Of 62 total confirmed cases, there have been 1 deaths and 36 recovered.

Zip Code 77354
There are 189 active cases reported here.

Of 559 total confirmed cases, there have been 6 deaths and 364 recovered.

Zip Code 77355
There are 111 active cases reported here.

Of 367 total confirmed cases, there have been 1 deaths and 255 recovered.

Zip Code 77356
There are 122 active cases reported here.

Of 396 total confirmed cases, there have been 5 deaths and 269 recovered.

Zip Code 77357
There are 189 active cases reported here.

Of 584 total confirmed cases, there have been 8 deaths and 387 recovered.

Zip Code 77358
There are 5 active cases reported here.

Of 7 total confirmed cases, there have been 0 deaths and 2 recovered.

Zip Code 77362
There are 19 active cases reported here.

Of 69 total confirmed cases, there have been 1 deaths and 49 recovered.

Zip Code 77365
There are 297 active cases reported here.

Of 823 total confirmed cases, there have been 12 deaths and 514 recovered.

Zip Code 77372
There are 50 active cases reported here.

Of 157 total confirmed cases, there have been 2 deaths and 105 recovered.

Zip Code 77373
There are 15 active cases reported here.

Of 17 total confirmed cases, there have been 0 deaths and 2 recovered.

Zip Code 77378
There are 132 active cases reported here.

Of 401 total confirmed cases, there have been 5 deaths and 264 recovered.

Zip Code 77380
There are 141 active cases reported here.

Of 439 total confirmed cases, there have been 5 deaths and 293 recovered.

Zip Code 77381
There are 143 active cases reported here.

Of 438 total confirmed cases, there have been 7 deaths and 288 recovered.

Zip Code 77382
There are 139 active cases reported here.

Of 491 total confirmed cases, there have been 9 deaths and 343 recovered.

Zip Code 77384
There are 114 active cases reported here.

Of 375 total confirmed cases, there have been 10 deaths and 251 recovered.

Zip Code 77385
There are 178 active cases reported here.

Of 562 total confirmed cases, there have been 5 deaths and 379 recovered.

Zip Code 77386
There are 264 active cases reported here.

Of 849 total confirmed cases, there have been 11 deaths and 574 recovered.

Zip Code 77447
There are 3 active cases reported here.

Of 8 total confirmed cases, there have been 0 deaths and 5 recovered.

You can find more information on the SETRAC website, setrac.org.

Take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

· If your children have started in-person school, teach them proper hygiene and the correct way to wear a mask. Encourage them to never share masks with others.
· Avoid groups of people.
· Practice social distancing.
· Wear a mask in public or with others outside your household.
· Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer frequently.
· Disinfect surfaces in your car and around your home.

You can view the case-by-case updates on the MCPHD website here: https://mcphd-tx.org/coronavirus-covid-19/confirmed-cases/. You can refer to the dashboard here: https://coronavirus-response-moco.hub.arcgis.com/.

Just a reminder, online registration is available for COVID-19 testing through the MCPHD/MCHD voucher program. Click on “Need to be tested?” on mchd-tx.org or mcphd-tx.org and follow the instructions.

The COVID-19 Call Center’s number is 936-523-3916. It is open Monday-Friday from 8:00am – 4:30pm.

Montgomery County Public Health District’s mission is promoting a healthy, resilient community through health education, disease prevention, clinical services, and emergency preparedness. For more information about the Montgomery County Public Health District please go to www.mcphd-tx.org.

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