New COVID cases reported

By Donnie A. Lucas

The number of positive COVID-19 test results increased slightly over the last week based on statistics from one of the three testing facilties, according to county judge Bob Skelton on Monday.

The Shackelford County Health Clinic reported 16 positive tests for last week, with another eight positives on Monday of this week.

Testing conducted at ResourceCare showed eight tests with no positives last week. The Shackelford County EMS will not have a report this week, Skelton said.

School nurse Lisa Russell said Monday that 10 new cases including nine students and one faculty member were reported at the school last week. A total of seven of the cases were reported at Nancy Smith Elementary and three at the secondary campus.

The health clinic reported that a number of Moderna booster shots continue to be administered since the dosage was approved for all adults.

Free COVID-19 testing is offered at the Shackelford County EMS Station. Call 325-762-3313 to schedule an appointment.

The Shackelford County Health Clinic (325-762-3661) and ResourceCare (325-762-2447) both offer testing and vaccines by appointment.

Currently, immunization shots and boosters are offered without cost as part of a federal program that covers the cost.

Children ages 5-17 can now receive the vaccine, but only the Pfizer vaccine is currently approved for that age group and must be obtained in Abilene.