Montgomery County COVID-19 Update for May 7, 2021

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX – Montgomery County Public Health District, in conjunction with the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, would like to encourage residents to take advantage of mass vaccinations happening now in our county.Multiple providers, including St. Luke’s and Lone Star Family Health Center, are offering first and second doses at Woodforest Stadium every day this week. If you have questions, please call the Montgomery County COVID-19 Call Center at 936-523-3916. The call center is available Monday - Thursday from 8:00am - 4:30pm or Friday from 8:00 - 4:00pm.Other hospitals, physicians’ offices, and pharmacies also have vaccines available for all adults. 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.Today, we can confirm one additional death related to COVID-19.
• A woman in her 80s, from Magnolia, died in the hospital. She had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19.We can also confirm:
• TOTAL cases of COVID-19 increased by 84 to 53,059 since Thursday’s (5/6) report. Of the 84 new cases, 80 were tested since 4/22/2021.
• ACTIVE cases of COVID-19 decreased by 106 to 1,391 since Thursday’s (5/6) report. On Tuesdays and Fridays, we account for additional inactive cases who we have been unable to contact for 30 days or more. Today, we added 133 inactive cases.
• 102 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.
• 28,048 people have clinically recovered.The Testing Positivity Rate for Montgomery County remains at 8% for the 4th consecutive week. 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. Due to technical difficulties, the infographics are unavailable at this time. They will return with the issue has been resolved.Zip Code 77301There are 79 active cases reported here.Of 4,114 total confirmed cases, there have been 34 deaths and 2,657 recovered.Zip Code 77302There are 45 active cases reported here.Of 1,695 total confirmed cases, there have been 9 deaths and 963 recovered.Zip Code 77303There are 49 active cases reported here.Of 1,603 total confirmed cases, there have been 8 deaths and 847 recovered.Zip Code 77304There are 88 active cases reported here.Of 3,338 total confirmed cases, there have been 27 deaths and 1,650 recovered.Zip Code 77306There are 26 active cases reported here.Of 1,246 total confirmed cases, there have been 9 deaths and 708 recovered.Zip Code 77316There are 74 active cases reported here.Of 2,332 total confirmed cases, there have been 11 deaths and 1,231 recovered.Zip Code 77318There are 45 active cases reported here.Of 1,294 total confirmed cases, there have been 7 deaths and 654 recovered.Zip Code 77327There are 0 active cases reported here.Of 10 total confirmed cases, there have been 0 deaths and 7 recovered.Zip Code 77328There are 5 active cases reported here.Of 447 total confirmed cases, there have been 2 deaths and 204 recovered.Zip Code 77339There are 7 active cases reported here.Of 490 total confirmed cases, there have been 3 deaths and 179 recovered.Zip Code 77354There are 134 active cases reported here.Of 3,449 total confirmed cases, there have been 18 deaths and 1,822 recovered.Zip Code 77355There are 70 active cases reported here.Of 2,044 total confirmed cases, there have been 13 deaths and 1,037 recovered.Zip Code 77356There are 80 active cases reported here.Of 2,481 total confirmed cases, there have been 13 deaths and 1,274 recovered.Zip Code 77357There are 58 active cases reported here.Of 2,710 total confirmed cases, there have been 25 deaths and 1,443 recovered.Zip Code 77358There are 0 active cases reported here.Of 28 total confirmed cases, there have been 0 deaths and 6 recovered.Zip Code 77362There are 16 active cases reported here.Of 520 total confirmed cases, there have been 5 deaths and 262 recovered.Zip Code 77365There are 92 active cases reported here.Of 3,749 total confirmed cases, there have been 30 deaths and 1,918 recovered.Zip Code 77372There are 33 active cases reported here.Of 893 total confirmed cases, there have been 10 deaths and 479 recovered.Zip Code 77373There are 0 active cases reported here.Of 9 total confirmed cases, there have been 0 deaths and 5 recovered.Zip Code 77378There are 38 active cases reported here.Of 1,467 total confirmed cases, there have been 12 deaths and 752 recovered.Zip Code 77379There are 0 active cases reported here.Of 5 total confirmed cases, there have been 0 deaths and 1 recovered.Zip Code 77380There are 49 active cases reported here.Of 2,331 total confirmed cases, there have been 6 deaths and 1,270 recovered.Zip Code 77381There are 64 active cases reported here.Of 2,753 total confirmed cases, there have been 12 deaths and 1,551 recovered.Zip Code 77382There are 60 active cases reported here.Of 3,207 total confirmed cases, there have been 10 deaths and 1,729 recovered.Zip Code 77384There are 45 active cases reported here.Of 2,145 total confirmed cases, there have been 14 deaths and 1,183 recovered.Zip Code 77385There are 60 active cases reported here.Of 2,539 total confirmed cases, there have been 8 deaths and 1,377 recovered.Zip Code 77386There are 138 active cases reported here.Of 5,034 total confirmed cases, there have been 23 deaths and 2,621 recovered.Zip Code 77447There are 8 active cases reported here.Of 126 total confirmed cases, there have been 0 deaths and 59 recovered.Zip Code 77873There are 3 active cases reported here.Of 26 total confirmed cases, there have been 0 deaths and 7 recovered.SETRAC data for regional hospitalizations 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.
• Get vaccinated.
• 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.