Erath County officials reported two new cases of COVID-19 in the report from Monday, May 3 that was released the next morning.
Both of the positive cases were within the city limits of Stephenville
Total deaths since March were reported at 68 by the Department of State Health Services.
There was one current COVID-related hospitalizations in the county.
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 were 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. Vaccines were opened to all adults on Monday with an estimated 800 set to receive vaccines that day. Residents may register at co.erath.tx.us or by calling (254) 459-5053 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Fridays.
Dublin Famil Medicine is also receiving a reported 200 doses of the Moderna vaccine to be dispensed today (May 6). For more information or to add your name to the waiting list for the vaccine, call DFM at (254) 445-4900.