Erath County officials reported one new cases of COVID-19 in the report from Monday, March 8 that was released the next morning.
The sole new positive case was within the city limits of Stephenville..
Total deaths since March were reported at 67 by the Department of State Health Services.
Total COVID-19 cases increased by 21 (3,089 to 3,110) from the March 1 report to Thursday night’s, while active cases increased from 42 to 45.
Recovered cases were reported at 2,998 on Monday, up from 2,981 last week.
Current hospitalizations were reported at 1.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the repeal of COVID social distancing restrictions and the facemak mandate on Tuesday. March 2, saying Texans could make up their mind about wearing facemasks and determine proper safety, Businesses are allowed to open at 100 percent capacity on Wednesday, March 10.
Erath County is continuing vaccine operations in the former site of the Stephenville JC Penney. Residents may register at co.erath.tx.us or by calling 254 459-5053 between 9 a.m. and noon on Thursdays and Fridays.
—Citizen staff report