Texarkana Area COVID-19: By The Numbers – October 29
Bowie County Emergency Operations Center reports 132 new cases since Monday, October 26, 2020 for a total of 1,920 positive COVID-19 cases, with 80 deaths. The Department of State Health Services is reporting 1,295 recoveries. There are currently 545 active cases in Bowie County.
Cass County added 19 new cases and currently has 515 total, with 421 of those recovered, and 23 fatalities.
Miller County has 1457 total cases, 224 active positive cases, 1217 recovered and 16 deaths. (Updated 10/28/20)
Through the end of the year, free testing will be offered Monday- Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Texarkana- Bowie County Family Health Center at 902 W. 12th Street, Texarkana, TX 75501. There are no requirements for testing (residency included), oral swab with results in 48-96 hours, and pre-registration available at www.gogettested.com.
The testing facility will be closed on Friday, October 30th due to an interruption in water service. It will reopen on Saturday morning, October 31st at 9:00 a.m.
Total Positive Cases in Bowie County | 1788 |
Bowie County Patients Hospitalized locally | 24 |
Bowie County Patients Recovered | 1230 |
COVID-19 Deaths in Bowie County | 78 |
Non-resident Patients Hospitalized locally | 45 |
Total Hospitalizations | 69 |
The latest local information and updates can all be found at www.coronatxk.or