WASHINGTON CO. COVID-19 CASES NOW AT 146; VIDEO STATEMENT TO BE RELEASED THURSDAY BY LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
Washington County confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday afternoon, bringing the county’s confirmed total to 146 and its active total to 112.
Wednesday’s reported cases are all in Brenham women, one in her 20s, two in their 30s, one in her 40s, and one in her 90s. One of the women is currently hospitalized.
Of the 146 positive cases, at least 106 are from institutional facilities, including both residents and employees of those facilities. At least 99 cases are in patients over the age of 60.
Fifteen COVID-19 patients have died, with 13 of those having been linked to one facility, previously identified as the Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Four of the 112 active cases are currently hospitalized. Nineteen patients have recovered.
Washington County Health Authority Dr. William Loesch will address the community in a video statement this (Thursday) morning. The video update is expected to be released around 10 a.m.
The full list of confirmed cases in Washington County can be seen at www.washingtoncountyems.net/covid-19-confirmed-cases. To visit the JIC website providing COVID-19 information, click here.
What an absolute outrage that this poor man/Doctor is not only the one person in charge, but a volunteer position? My gosh, that’s just too much to take in!! Shame on the State of Texas for not stepping up and giving us more support! Just very shocking to hear.
Thank you, to KWHI and Dr. Loesch, for this informative interview. It certainly helped to answer a lot of questions.
Come on people, take this disease seriously! Wear face masks, social distance; if not for yourselves, think of others who may be more vulnerable….
I agree. People of Washington County have one of the biggest death rates and largest rate of infection in the state of Texas. The deadly threat is all around the area, searching for its next victims. Yet people foolishly want to open up restaurants, salons and gyms! Please people take this seriously and stay inside your home unless necessary and when you do venture out wear a mask and rubber gloves at all time.
Restaurants can open at 25% occupancy Friday, although many in Brenham are electing not to do so. Salons and gyms are not yet allowed to open.
Well then!! How long should i stay in my house?? Untill the bank kicks me out so they can repo it. I am not going to rot in my house and watch it get taking away. How much more can this country take ??? Not much I think. It is time to get back to work. I have not quit working since it all started my company is blowing and going. I do know one thing. I am not standing in no soup line!!!!! So no I will not stay home!!! Can not afford to.