Brownwood / Brown County COVID-19 Centralized Information Center

COVID-19 VACCINE APPOINTMENTS 

The Brownwood-Brown County Health Department has opened eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to all youth ages 6 months old and older, and adults age 18 years old or older. Vaccinations are available by appointment at the Health Department.  Walk-ins are also accepted, though wait times vary.

To schedule a vaccination appointment, please call 325-646-0554. Health Department staff will be answering the phones from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

COVID-19 Testing

If you think you have COVID-19 and need a test, contact your personal health care provider or the Brownwood Brown/County Health Department at 325-430-7603 to schedule a test.

Weekly Update (3/16/2023)

In the last seven days, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 25 positive COVID-19 test results. Of the 25 positives this week, 0 were PCR, and 25 were antigen. Of the total number of cases reported this week, 11 cases met the breakthrough definition. This includes asymptomatic, mild symptoms, and severe symptom breakthrough cases.  There are 0 people currently hospitalized in Brown County for COVID-19.   

One additional death this week- a male from a nursing facility in his mid 80s.

The Brownwood-Brown County Health Department is offering COVID testing at their clinic located at 510 E. Lee Street. Testing is by appointment only. If you need to be tested for COVID, please do not walk into the clinic. Testing will be conducted at your vehicle in the parking lot. To make an appointment for a COVID test, call: 325-430-7603 or 325-643-3793.

COVID-19 vaccination data reporting has been discontinued on the Texas DSHS dashboard. However, that information can be found on the DSHS website at the following link: https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/AdditionalData.aspx

The Brownwood-Brown County Health Department is offering free COVID-19 vaccinations to all youth ages 6 months or older and adults ages 18 years old or older. Vaccination boosters are also available. Vaccinations are available by appointment at the Health Department. Please call 325-646-0554 to schedule an appointment for a vaccine.

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Weekly Cases and Active Cases 
Weekly updates are made to the total case count as new positive results are received; however, depending on the illness onset date and/or test date given in the report, the case may no longer be infectious. If a case is not considered infectious, it will not be included in the active case count number. Department staff can be reached at 325-643-3793 to answer any questions regarding how case stats are calculated.

Brownwood Health Department Update

On August 11, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 6 positive COVID-19 test results, 6 negatives, 13 recoveries, and 1 death.

There are currently 95 active cases, of which 4 are hospitalized. The new positives include 4 PCR tests and 2 antigen test. The total positive PCR tests for Brown County is 402.  The total positive antigen/antibody test is now 87.

Please note we will not be reporting pending case counts. With an increase in the use of rapid tests (antigen) results are almost immediate which does not require a “pending” category. When results are near-instant, cases received are often more than the previous pending count, often causing confusion from readers. The Brownwood/Brown County Health Department is also not notified of all testing being done, which does not allow an accurate count of the true pending cases.

The current totals for COVID-19 testing in Brown County are below:

     3442    Tested
     2938     Negative
        489     Positive Cases (PCR Tests)
           87     Positive Antigen/Antibody
           13     Recovered
           95     Active Cases
           25     Deaths

Updated 8/11/2020 at 5:00 pm
Results are updated Monday-Friday at www.brownwoodtexas.gov/health

Center for Life Resources:

Center for Life Resources is offering free mental health support. Interested individuals call at 325-646-5939, or CLICK HERE to have a COVID-19 Mental Health Responder contact you.

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The Brownwood / Brown County Health Department is proactively asking residents to visit Texas Department of State Health (DSHS) and Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) websites for the most current information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‑19).

The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

  • For more information on Coronavirus Disease 2019, including prevention tips, symptoms, and frequently asked questions, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/