important updates
Now that testing is available from numerous sources, including home test kits, all of which may not be reported to the local Health Department in a timely fashion, we are directing people to the TDSHS website. For case counts for our county and state, please use the following website: https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/ or Click here to review the TDSHS COVID-19 Case Count Report
We are hopeful this will more accurately reflect the positive rates from the majority of the testing alternatives and locations.
The local Health Department will continue to monitor all cases received while focusing on attaining and distributing COVID Vaccine for our community. We will keep you posted of any major updates.
We hope you will take a few minutes to read the answers to commonly asked questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.
Click to read the FAQshttps://cogdellhospital.com/covid-19-vaccine-frequently-asked-questions-faqs/?fbclid=IwAR336saX_jZ4lGB4cIB2EjHMfpwVnaaUg2VWX6bbk3vket-RAxrZv4a9B2Y
If you are interested in signing up for the vaccine, you will also find a link on the Cogdell website: https://cogdellhospital.com/covid19/
Vaccine ClinicS
The Scurry County Health Department has a limited number of 1st dose Moderna vaccines that will be administered Thursday March 25, from 10 am to 4 pm. Anyone wishing receive the vaccine can now do so. This is for anyone 18 years and up. If you, or someone you know is interested, please contact us at 325-573-3508, or email jessica.richburg@co.scurry.tx.us.
2/25/2021
The Scurry County Health Department will be offering a MODERNA COVID VACCINATION CLINIC on Wednesday, March 3rd from 1pm - 4pm at the Towle Park Armory located at 3000 Towle Park Rd. in Snyder, Texas.
This will be for FIRST DOSES ONLY. You must meet the following criteria in order to receive the vaccine.
The criteria are as follows:
1. 65 years or older
2. People 18 or older with at least one chronic medical condition that puts them at risk for severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19 such as:
• Cancer
• Chronic kidney disease
• COPD
• Heart conditions such as heart failure, CAD, or cardiomyopathies
• Solid-organ transplantation
• Obesity and severe obesity (BMI or 30 or higher)
• Sickle Cell Disease
• Diabetes
3. MUST BE A RESIDENT OF SCURRY COUNTY
There are only 100 doses available at this time. This will be on a first come, first served basis. Drive-through will also be available for non-ambulatory residents.
You may access the application by clicking the link below or visiting the www.scurrycovid.com. We will also have information available onsite. For any questions, please contact the Health Department at 325-573-3508.
Vaccination Clinic Information and Forms
2/15/2021
We hope you will take a few minutes to read the answers to commonly asked questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.
If you are interested in signing up for the vaccine, you will also find a link on the Cogdell website: https://cogdellhospital.com/covid19/
If you are interested in the TDSHS (Texas Department of State Health Services) COVID-19 report, you will find information for Scurry, and any other Texas county, here: Click here to review the TDSHS COVID-19 Case Count Report
2/12/2021
Today's reported numbers for Scurry County from TXDSHS
Confirmed Cases 3,146
Probable Cases 0
Fatalities 56
Active Cases (Estimated) 53
Recovered (Estimated) 3,000
https://txdshs.maps.arcgis.com/.../opsdashb.../index.html...
2/11/2021
Today's reported numbers for Scurry County from TXDSHS
Confirmed Cases 2,911
Probable Cases 0
Fatalities 56
Active Cases (Estimated) 53
Recovered (Estimated) 3,000
https://txdshs.maps.arcgis.com/.../opsdashb.../index.html...
2/10/2021
Scurry County numbers from TXDSHS
Confirmed Cases: 2,676
Probable Cases: 0
Fatalities: 56
Active Cases (Estimated): 53
Recovered (Estimated): 3,000
Source: https://txdshs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/ed483ecd702b4298ab01e8b9cafc8b83
2/9/2021
Today's numbers have been updated to reflect additional positives reported to the State Department of Health that may not be reported to the local Health Department. This update is an effort to harmonize the reporting.
Now that testing is available from numerous sources, including home tests kits, all of which may not be reported to the local Health Department in a timely fashion, the numbers reflected in this daily report will be those as shown on the State Website.
We are hopeful this change will more accurately reflect the positive rates from the majority of the testing alternatives and locations. For more in-depth information on our county and state, please use the following website: https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/
The local Health Department will continue to monitor all cases received while focusing on attaining and distributing COVID Vaccine for our community. We will keep you posted of any major updates.
Confirmed Cases: 2,441
Probable Cases: 0
Fatalities: 56
Active Cases (Estimated): 53
Recovered (Estimated): 3,000
2/8/2021
Good afternoon. Today's report includes 7 additional positive cases, 32 new recoveries, and unfortunately, one death.
Active: 17
Recovered: 2,146
Deaths: 56
Total: 2,219
If you are interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine when additional doses become available, please complete the form at www.cogdellhospital.com/covid19
2/5/2021
Good afternoon, today’s report includes seven additional positive cases, 14 recoveries, and unfortunately, 3 deaths.
Active- 43
Recovered- 2,114
Deaths- 55
Total- 2,212
2/4/2021
Good afternoon. Today's report includes 5 additional positive cases and 5 new recoveries.
Active: 53
Recovered: 3,000
Deaths: 52
Total: 2,205
If you are interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine when additional doses become available, please complete the form at www.cogdellhospital.com/covid19
2/3/2021
Good afternoon. Today's report includes 11 additional positive cases and 1 new recovery.
Active: 53
Recovered: 2,095
Deaths: 52
Total: 2,200
If you are interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine when additional doses become available, please complete the form at www.cogdellhospital.com/covid19
2/2/2021
Good afternoon Scurry County. Today's report includes 18 additional positive cases and 7 new recoveries.
Active: 43
Recovered: 2,094
Deaths: 52
Total: 2,189
If you are interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine when additional doses become available, please complete the form on the Cogdell website. English and Spanish forms are available. www.cogdellhospital.com/covid19
2/1/2021
Good afternoon Scurry County. There have been 18 additional positive cases and 35 new recoveries since the last update.
Active: 32
Recovered: 2,087
Deaths: 52
Total: 2,171
If you are interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine when additional doses become available. Please complete the form on the Cogdell website. English and Spanish forms are available. www.cogdellhospital.com/covid19