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People 65 and Older or With Certain Medical Conditions in Next Phase for COVID-19 Vaccine

December 22, 2020 - The state of Texas will prioritize people who are at the greatest risk of severe disease and death from COVID-19 for the next phase of vaccination. More than 70 percent of COVID-19 deaths in Texas have occurred in people 65 and older, and scientific evidence shows that adults of any age with certain medical conditions have an increased risk of hospitalization and death if they get sick with COVID-19.

COVID-19 Dashboard Update: 3 New Cases in 2 Days, 68 Active Cases

December 21, 2020 - The Texas COVID-19 Dashboard reports only 3 new cases over the past two days and no new estimated recoveries. The estimated number of active cases is now 68.

December 21st (5:10pm) Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 636 (0 new cases)
Total Probable Cases - 362 (1 new case)
Total Fatalities - 40
Total Estimated Active Cases - 68
Total Estimated Recovered - 890

Distracted Driving Results in SH7 Crash

December 20, 2020 - State Highway 7 (SH7) east of Center was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Saturday, December 19, 2020 stemming from distracted driving.

When first responders arrived at the location, the vehicle involved was on it's side blocking one lane of traffic.

COVID-19 Dashboard Update: 1 New Death, 1 New Case, 6 Recoveries

December 19, 2020 - The Texas COVID-19 Dashboard reports 1 new death and 6 estimated recoveries as of 3:40pm on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Only 1 new case of COVID-19 was reported and the estimated number of active cases is now 65.

December 19th Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 634 (1 new case)
Total Probable Cases - 361 (0 new cases)
Total Fatalities - 40 (1 new)
Total Estimated Active Cases - 65
Total Estimated Recovered - 890 (6 new)

COVID-19 Dashboard Update: 2 New Cases, 10 Recoveries, 71 Active Cases

December 18, 2020 - The Texas COVID-19 Dashboard reports 10 new recoveries as of 5:25pm on Friday, December 18, 2020. There were 2 new confirmed cases reported and with adding the new cases and subtracting the estimated recoveries, the new active cases count is now 71.

December 18th Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 633 (2 new cases)
Total Probable Cases - 361 (0 new cases)
Total Fatalities - 39
Total Estimated Active Cases - 71
Total Estimated Recovered - 884 (10 new)

COVID-19 Dashboard Update: 11 New Cases, 79 Active Cases, 1 Recovery

December 18, 2020 - The Texas COVID-19 Dashboard reports 11 new cases and 79 active cases as of 10:10pm Thursday, December 17, 2020. There was only 1 estimated recovery reported. No new deaths were reported.

December 17th Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 631 (4 new cases)
Total Probable Cases - 361 (7 new cases)
Total Fatalities - 39
Total Estimated Active Cases - 79
Total Estimated Recovered - 874 (1 new)

SH 87, CR 4005 Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

December 17, 2020 - State Highway 87 at CR 4005 was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Monday, December 14, 2020.

COVID-19 Dashboard Update: 10 New Cases, 69 Active Cases

December 17, 2020 - The Texas COVID-19 Dashboard as of 3:30pm Wednesday, December 16, 2020 reports 10 new probable cases raising the number of active cases reported Tuesday to 69. No new recoveries or deaths were reported.

December 16th Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 627 (0 new cases)
Total Probable Cases - 354 (10 new cases)
Total Fatalities - 39
Total Estimated Active Cases - 69
Total Estimated Recovered - 873

COVID-19 Dashboard Update: 40 Estimated Recoveries Reduce Active Cases to 59

December 15, 2020 - The Texas COVID-19 Dashboard as of 5:10pm December 15, 2020 reports 40 estimated recoveries lowing the number of active cases reported yesterday of 94 to today's active case count of 59. New cases reported overnight were a total of 5 with 4 being confirmed cases and 1 probable case.

December 15th Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 627 (4 new cases)
Total Probable Cases - 344 (1 new case)
Total Fatalities - 39
Total Estimated Active Cases - 59
Total Estimated Recovered - 873

TxDOT Pre-Treating Roadways in Shelby, Nacogdoches Counties

December 15, 2020 - Heads up! Crews in Shelby and Nacogdoches counties are pre-treating roadways today in the event of winter weather later tonight or early Wednesday morning. Motorists should reduce speed as crews apply the brine mixture to problem areas and elevated surfaces.

Shelby County Today

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