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Montgomery County COVID-19 Update for November 2, 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 be vaccinated for COVID-19 or obtain a booster shot if eligible.
The FDA has authorized the use of the Pfizer vaccine in children ages 5 – 11 years old. We are awaiting word on the CDC’s decision on approval which is expected to be announced later today. You can watch a live stream of the CDC meeting here: https://video.ibm.com/channel/VWBXKBR8af4.
Meanwhile, the CDC has previously approved Moderna and Pfizer booster shots for those who are 65 years of age and older, immunocompromised individuals and those who work in high-risk industries. The CDC is also recommending boosters for those 18 years of age and older who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine two or more months ago. For more information, click here: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/p1021-covid-booster.html.
Need to find a vaccine or a vaccine booster shot? Click here for vaccine sites:
https://www.vaccines.gov/.
This week, we have confirmed sixteen additional deaths related to COVID-19.
1.) A man in his 30s, from Conroe, died in the hospital. He had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19. He was not vaccinated.
2.) A man in his 40s, from Spring, died at home. He had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19. He was not vaccinated.
3.) A woman in her 50s, from Conroe, died at home. She had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19. She was not vaccinated.
4.) A man in his 50s, from New Caney, died in the hospital. He had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19. He was not vaccinated.
5.) A woman in her 60s, from Conroe, died at home. She had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19. She was not vaccinated.
6.) A woman in her 60s, from Conroe, died in the hospital. There were no co-morbidities noted in her medical records. She was not vaccinated.
7.) A woman in her 60s, from Pinehurst, died at home. She had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19. She was not vaccinated.
8.) A man in his 60s, from Montgomery, died in the hospital. He had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19. He was not vaccinated.
9.) A man in his 70s, from Conroe, died in the hospital. He had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19. He was not vaccinated.
10.) A man in his 70s, from Magnolia, died in the hospital. He had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19. He was not vaccinated.
11.) A woman in her 70s, from Conroe, died in the hospital. She had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19. She was not vaccinated.
12.) A woman in her 70s, from Magnolia, died in the hospital. She had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19. She was not vaccinated.
13.) A woman in her 70s, from Conroe, died in the hospital. She had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19. She was not vaccinated.
14.) A woman in her 80s, from Porter, died in the hospital. She had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19. She was not vaccinated.
15.) A woman in her 80s, from Spring, died in a nursing home. She had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19. She was not vaccinated.
16.) A man in his 80s, from Porter, died in the hospital. He had co-morbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19. He had received one dose of a required two-dose vaccine.
This week:
• TOTAL cases of COVID-19 increased by 485 to 88,153 since last Tuesday’s (10/26) report.
• Of the 485 new cases, 31 are under the age of 12 and not eligible for vaccination.
• ACTIVE cases of COVID-19 decreased by 594 to 2,276 since last Tuesday’s (10/26) report.
• 363 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.
• 85,162 people have clinically recovered.
The Testing Positivity Rate for Montgomery County has decreased to 6%, down from 7% last Tuesday.
Source: UT Health, School of Public Health
*These numbers include PCR and rapid antigen testing. We do not include antibody testing.
SETRAC data for regional hospitalizations can be found here: https://bit.ly/3jwhdiV.
Looking for a downloadable case list? The COVID-19 dashboard for Montgomery County can be found here.
Have a question about COVID-19? You can reach the Montgomery County COVID-19 Call Center at 936-523-3916. It is open Monday-Thursday from 8:00am-4:30pm and Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.
Do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself and those around you is to be vaccinated. You should also:
• 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.
• Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer frequently.
• Disinfect surfaces in your car and around your home.