Weekly COVID Report - March 26, 2021

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Erath County officials reported three new cases of COVID-19 in the report from Thursday, March 25 that was released the next morning.

One of the positive cases were within the city limits of Stephenville, one was in a Dublin resident while the other was a rural resident of the county.

Total deaths since March were reported at 67 by the Department of State Health Services.

Current hospitalizations were reported at 2.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced the repeal of COVID social distancing restrictions and the facemask 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. 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.