Information was provided by
Dr. Craig Whiting, Texas Department of State Health Services Local Health Authority,
and Marsha Hardy, Emergency Management Coordinator for San Saba County
UPDATE FOR 10-7-20
CASES
Total = 80
San Saba County = 30
City of San Saba = 50
RECOVERED -
San Saba County = 26
City of San Saba = 36
ACTIVE -
San Saba County = 4
City of San Saba = 14
(3 Hospitalizations)
NO DEATHS
Message from Dr. Craig Whiting:
There have been approximately 20 residents test positive for COVID at the nursing home, four of those are currently hospitalized though only three are COVID related hospitalizations. Most of those who tested positive have no symptoms or only mild symptoms, and several are at the end of their 10-day isolation and so will be able to return to the general population of the nursing home. All the afflicted are stable, both those at the home and those in the hospital.
There are multiple new cases in the community as well. The numbers in San Saba are rising daily as our county seems to experiencing an outbreak while the rest of the Hill Country region is seeing gradually decreasing cases.
On a positive note, to date there have been no deaths from COVID among San Saba residents.
Help your neighbor – wear a mask in public.
Information on Testing:
Baylor Scott & White Blood Drive will be held October 20th, at San Saba’s First Baptist Church, 208 W. Wallace. Must have appointment to donate. Call 254-724-4376 or go to BSWBlood.com to schedule.
Integrity Urgent Care does COVID-19 testing 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. using a Walk-in or Appointment schedule that is FREE to those who do not have health insurance. 254-577-5642 Location: 310 E. Hwy. 190 Suite 254, Copperas Cove, Texas.
Reminder from Marsha Hardy:
Keep trying to protect yourself and those around you!
Simply: wash your hands, wear your mask, pay attention to your surroundings and, mostly, be kind!
You can see updates during the week on our website: www.sansabanews.com or on our Facebook page.