MIXED OPINIONS FROM WASHINGTON CO. HEALTH AUTHORITY ON END TO COVID-19 MANDATES
Washington County’s health authority is torn over Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to no longer require facemasks and remove statewide COVID-19 restrictions.
Dr. William Loesch says the current situation surrounding the coronavirus appears to be improving locally, with case numbers dropping and vaccinations rising. However, he is also worried that this decision may have been “a bit premature” and may lead to problems down the road.
Data from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) says as of Tuesday, 5,877 people in the county have received at least one vaccine dose, while 1,796 have been fully vaccinated. DSHS estimates the county’s population of residents 16 and older—those who are eligible to receive the vaccine—to be 29,086.
The county as of today (Wednesday) reported an estimated 427 active cases, 3,166 recoveries and 84 deaths, according to DSHS. It also reported 3,042 confirmed cases and 635 probable cases.
At the end of the day, Dr. Loesch said this is a matter of personal responsibility.
Dr. Loesch said only time will tell, but he remains hopeful that normal activities will resume by the summertime.
Our County Medical Director should not have mixed opinions, or be torn, over Gov. Abbott’s irresponsible decision. He should be “adamant” that the citizens of this county continue to wear masks, and he should advise our County Judge of such. With spring break starting, it will be more important then ever to follow CDC protocol.
Masks will never go away now like we said from the beginning. They were effective in control, can’t wait to see what’s next!!!
You are right Cub Fan!!! So effective in control, that Americans are scared to death to let go of them! This is just the beginning, we have lost our First Amendment to free speech in a free country which says to me we are no longer living free! What’s next? A lot more! Unless we stand up for our rights and freedoms! I will not be getting a vaccine from a government that I don’t trust; I will take my chances and let my own body fight off a virus with a 99% survival rate.