Bell County health officials weigh-in on rising COVID cases
and last updated 2021-07-22 21:59:33-04
An alarming trend of COVID-19 cases increasing across the country has some local health officials concerned. Bell County health officials say the trends we are seeing on a national level, reflect what s happening here in Central Texas.
The uptick in COVID cases and fewer folk getting vaccinated has Jude David Blackburn anticipating more people checking in to the hospital. The point being is that we were at double-digit incidence rate. It can also be a precursor for hospitalization rate or capacity in the county. So that s concerning, he said. What our health care providers have been telling me is that they re seeing the number of incidents right now, they haven t seen in it this the high since March of this year.
Hope Boxes provide comfort to mothers experiencing infant loss
Lorianne Valois received a Hope Box after her son passed away. She s now giving back to other Central Texas moms. Author: Taheshah Moise Updated: 8:31 PM CDT May 3, 2021
COPPERAS COVE, Texas A Copperas Cove woman is turning her pain into her purpose.
At 18 weeks into her pregnancy, Lorianne Valois s son Brady was diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia This meant his diaphragm was not growing properly and left an opening that allowed his organs to move around. Just to get that news was really heartbreaking, Valois said.
Baby Brady passed away 7 hours after he was born. Before leaving the hospital, Valois says she received a hope box filled with a journal, Bible, a handwritten note, and other things meant to bring her comfort from the local chapter of Hope Mommies.
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This announcement comes as the Bay Area region collectively dropped below 15% remaining ICU capacity. This news means that the remaining Bay Area counties (Napa, Solano and San Mateo counties) will join the stay at home order shortly before midnight Thursday.
To comply with the order, several businesses must close or modify operations. Restaurants will no longer be allowed to have indoor or outdoor dining, and playgrounds, indoor recreational facilities, hair salons, personal care services, museums and movie theaters must all close.
According to the state website updated Thursday morning, 98% of the state’s population is under a regional stay at home order.