April 3, 2021 - The 17th week of vaccine distribution started April 5, 2021 and Shelby County has one provider on the list. Aurora Concepts is allocated to receive 200 Johnson and Johnson vaccine doses. Aurora Concepts can be contacted at 936-598-3296 to schedule a vaccine.
Shelby County, a part of Public Health Region 4/5N, reports over the past week an additional 402 people have been vaccinated with at least one dose for a total of 3,914. Of the estimated population, 20.12% of Shelby County has received at least one dose.
April 1, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, the data reflected Thursday, April 1 there have been 10 new cases added since Monday, March 29th. The total of active cases increased to 85. There were 5 new recoveries added. Of the new cases, 5 were new confirmed cases and 5 were new probable cases.
April 1, 2021 - Texas Military Division will be conducting a follow-up, Moderna Dose #2, COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday, April 1st from 8am-5pm at the John D Windham Civic Center.
This clinic is designated ONLY for those who received their first dose of Moderna vaccine on March 4th at the Civic Center that was conducted by the Military.
March 30, 2021 - The 16th week of vaccine distribution started March 29, 2021 and Shelby County has one provider on the list. Aurora Concepts is allocated to receive 1,170 Pfizer vaccine doses. Aurora Concepts can be contacted at 936-598-3296 to schedule a vaccine.
Shelby County, a part of Public Health Region 4/5N, reports over the past week an additional 326 people have been vaccinated with at least one dose for a total of 3,512. Of the estimated population, 18.06% of Shelby County has received at least one dose.
March 29, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, the data reflected Monday there have been 2 new cases added since Saturday. The total of active cases lowered to 80 due to 5 new recoveries.
March 29th (1:55pm) Numbers: (changes since March 27th)
Total Confirmed Cases - 897
Total Probable Cases - 693 (2 new)
Total Fatalities - 66
Total Estimated Active Cases - 80
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,444 (5 new)
March 29, 2021 - Shelby County Commissioners approved the distribution of Child Safety Fee funds during their meeting held Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
Denise Merriman, Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center (SCCAC) Executive Director, expressed gratitude on behalf of the organization for the continued support by Shelby County.
Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, asked for confirmation from Clint Porterfield, County Auditor, on the percentage of the fee usually split between the SCCAC and the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).