Montgomery County COVID-19 Update for March 24, 2021

MONTGOMERY COUNTY – Montgomery County Public Health District, in conjunction with the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, can confirm mass vaccinations continue in our county by appointment. All adult residents will be eligible for the vaccine on Monday, March 29th. For more information, click here: https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/immunize/vaccine.aspx.Lone Star Family Health Center, individual hospitals, physicians’ offices, and pharmacies also have vaccines available to eligible populations. Please check their websites and Facebook pages for additional information. You can find a list of providers and additional information on the DSHS website here: https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/immunize/vaccine-hubs.aspx.If you have questions regarding COVID-19, testing or vaccines, please call the Montgomery County COVID-19 Call Center at 936-523-3916. It is available Monday - Thursday from 8:00am - 4:30pm or Friday from 8:00 - 4:00pm.Today, we can confirm:
• TOTAL cases of COVID-19 increased by 207 to 48,713 since Tuesday’s (3/23) report. All 207 cases were tested since 3/11/2021.
• ACTIVE cases of COVID-19 increased by 142 to 2,260 since Tuesday’s (3/23) report.
• 78 county residents are known, as a result of contact investigations, to be in the hospital. Contact investigations have not been initiated on all reported cases.
• 25,250 people have clinically recovered.The Testing Positivity Rate for Montgomery County has decreased to 9%, down from 11%. This number is updated weekly on Wednesdays. Source: UT Health, School of Public Health*These numbers include PCR and rapid antigen testing. We do not include antibody testing. Zip Code 77301There are 102 active cases reported here.Of 3,835 total confirmed cases, there have been 34 deaths and 2,458 recovered.Zip Code 77302There are 76 active cases reported here.Of 1,571 total confirmed cases, there have been 9 deaths and 870 recovered.Zip Code 77303There are 45 active cases reported here.Of 1,472 total confirmed cases, there have been 8 deaths and 768 recovered.Zip Code 77304There are 149 active cases reported here.Of 3,089 total confirmed cases, there have been 28 deaths and 1,529 recovered.Zip Code 77306There are 46 active cases reported here.Of 1,175 total confirmed cases, there have been 9 deaths and 653 recovered.Zip Code 77316There are 142 active cases reported here.Of 2,139 total confirmed cases, there have been 8 deaths and 1,104 recovered.Zip Code 77318There are 45 active cases reported here.Of 1,182 total confirmed cases, there have been 5 deaths and 587 recovered.Zip Code 77327There are 0 active cases reported here.Of 11 total confirmed cases, there have been 0 deaths and 8 recovered.Zip Code 77328There are 22 active cases reported here.Of 427 total confirmed cases, there have been 1 deaths and 184 recovered.Zip Code 77339There are 7 active cases reported here.Of 466 total confirmed cases, there have been 3 deaths and 168 recovered.Zip Code 77354There are 173 active cases reported here.Of 3,087 total confirmed cases, there have been 16 deaths and 1,604 recovered.Zip Code 77355There are 96 active cases reported here.Of 1,793 total confirmed cases, there have been 11 deaths and 909 recovered.Zip Code 77356There are 93 active cases reported here.Of 2,271 total confirmed cases, there have been 13 deaths and 1,155 recovered.Zip Code 77357There are 120 active cases reported here.Of 2,507 total confirmed cases, there have been 18 deaths and 1,287 recovered.Zip Code 77358There are 2 active cases reported here.Of 36 total confirmed cases, there have been 0 deaths and 9 recovered.Zip Code 77362There are 21 active cases reported here.Of 458 total confirmed cases, there have been 5 deaths and 222 recovered.Zip Code 77365There are 154 active cases reported here.Of 3,492 total confirmed cases, there have been 29 deaths and 1,730 recovered.Zip Code 77372There are 23 active cases reported here.Of 806 total confirmed cases, there have been 6 deaths and 423 recovered.Zip Code 77373There are 0 active cases reported here.Of 7 total confirmed cases, there have been 0 deaths and 3 recovered.Zip Code 77378There are 29 active cases reported here.Of 1,360 total confirmed cases, there have been 9 deaths and 690 recovered.Zip Code 77379There are 1 active cases reported here.Of 4 total confirmed cases, there have been 0 deaths and 1 recovered.Zip Code 77380There are 88 active cases reported here.Of 2,151 total confirmed cases, there have been 4 deaths and 1,139 recovered.Zip Code 77381There are 119 active cases reported here.Of 2,527 total confirmed cases, there have been 12 deaths and 1,401 recovered.Zip Code 77382There are 157 active cases reported here.Of 2,957 total confirmed cases, there have been 9 deaths and 1,561 recovered.Zip Code 77384There are 70 active cases reported here.Of 1,972 total confirmed cases, there have been 16 deaths and 1,067 recovered.Zip Code 77385There are 112 active cases reported here.Of 2,326 total confirmed cases, there have been 7 deaths and 1,241 recovered.Zip Code 77386There are 226 active cases reported here.Of 4,541 total confirmed cases, there have been 18 deaths and 2,296 recovered.Zip Code 77447There are 4 active cases reported here.Of 109 total confirmed cases, there have been 0 deaths and 45 recovered.Zip Code 77873There are 3 active cases reported here.Of 21 total confirmed cases, there have been 0 deaths and 7 recovered.SETRAC data for regional hospitalizations was last updated 3/24/2021. Updates can be found here: https://bit.ly/3jwhdiV.The COVID-19 dashboard for Montgomery County can be found here: https://coronavirus-response-moco.hub.arcgis.com/.Do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19.
• Avoid groups of people.
• Practice social distancing.
• Wear a mask in public (over your nose and mouth) or with others who live outside your household. Never share a mask with others.
• Teach children proper hygiene and the correct way to wear a mask.
• Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer frequently.
• Disinfect surfaces in your car and around your home.
• As supply and eligibility increases, get vaccinated.