Trauma Service Area L â which includes Bell County â continued to see the highest percentages of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Texas for the sixth straight day Tuesday, prompting the county health district to raise the local threat level.
The Texas Department of State Health Services showed on its dashboard that COVID-19 cases in the service area now accounts for 12.41 percent of total hospital capacity. The number of active cases in Bell County also rose to 793, according to the public health district.
In response to the continued rise of cases and hospitalizations, the Bell County Public Health District announced Tuesday that it would raise the local COVID-19 threat level. The threat level rose from Level 3, moderate, to Level 2, significant
Bell County ups COVID-19 threat level following rise in cases
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Bell County COVID-19 threat level rises as mask guidance changes
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Temple ISD to hold immunization, COVID-19 vaccine clinic Aug. 5
The school district will hold an immunization clinic for students who need required shots. The COVID-19 vaccine will also be offered, but is not required. Author: Matthew Moreno Updated: 4:01 PM CDT July 26, 2021
TEMPLE, Texas Temple ISD and the Bell County Public Health District are working together to provide immunizations and COVID-19 vaccines for both students and their families.
On Aug. 5, the district will be hosting an immunization and COVID-19 vaccination clinic in the ninth-grade cafeteria at Temple High School.
“Lack of accessibility to care over the last year due to COVID-related closures is a reality,” said Kim Glawe, Director of Health Services for Temple ISD.