Brownwood News – On Friday, April 10, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received two positive test results making a total of ten COVID-19 cases in Brown County. Both patients are residents of the same nursing home in Brownwood as case six, reported on April 4. Also of note, two more patients have recovered from the virus for a total of five recoveries.
135 Tested
118 Negative
7 Pending (have not received results)
10 Positive Cases
5 Recovered
0 Deaths
Results are updated daily at www.brownwoodtexas.gov/health.
Brown County Health Department has set up two hotline numbers for questions about COVID-19. The numbers are 325.642.2635 or 325.430.5933. Calls are taken from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. A health department employee will answer questions and may perform a health screening over the phone. Should you need higher level of care, they will direct you.
The purpose of phone screenings is to reduce the congestion in our medical facilities and allow social distancing. Please be patient if you are not directly connected, we will answer calls in the order they are received. If you are planning on going to a physician, please call before arrival.
The City of Brownwood, Brownwood/Brown County Health Department, Brownwood Regional Medical Center, Texas Department of State and Health Services, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention are closely working together to provide the community with the best health practices.
The City of Brownwood has set up www.brownwoodtexas.gov/health as an online portal with up to date information regarding the confirmed COVID-19 cases, and additional preventative measures. Additional information will be posted to www.brownwoodtexas.gov/health as it becomes available.
