As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to fall in some areas, especially cases leading to hospitalization, the Kendall County Commissioners Court has opted to cease its bi-monthly update during its meetings, opting to receive updates as necessary.
Kendall County Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Fincke said there has been a slight uptick in daily average cases across the region that includes Kendall County, but he said the data is averaging out to about two-and-a-half cases per day. He also said there have been no COVID-related deaths since the last update.
In January, there were about 35 new cases in the county per day, records showed.
“This variant is not as bad if you get it,” Fincke said. “If you do have it and you’re symptom free for five days, they tell you to go back to work and wear a mask. … They’re not seeing the hospitalizations. And the CDC did come out this weekend that the booster is very effective against the current variant and will likely recommend a yearly booster within the next six months or so.”
According to the Texas Department of Health and Safety, this year there have been 1,828 confirmed COVID cases, 1,064 probable cases and 20 COVID-related deaths in Kendall County. Since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, Kendall County has experienced 5,099 confirmed cases, 3,600 probable cases and 123 COVID-related deaths.
The commissioners had received an update from Fincke or discussed the impact of the virus on the county in some capacity at every meeting since March of 2020, but as cases continue to decline along with hospitalizations, the commissioners opted to nix the continued agenda item. However, the commissioners did say that Fincke always may request an agenda item if any major updates arise.
In Texas, the number of coronavirus cases were up last week. See Capital Highlights on Page 4 for more information.
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