Another Covid-19 Death Reported in Bowie County

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A 14th person has died from Covid-19 related issues in Bowie County.

That word comes to us from the Joint Emergency Operations Center in Texarkana.

Here is their latest Press Release:

Bowie County Emergency Operations Center reports a total of 225 positive COVID-19 cases,
with 100 recoveries and 14 related deaths. Cass County has a total 35 cases with 31 recoveries, and two deaths. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice reports 0 active positive case at the Barry B. Telford Unit.

Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Bowie County

(as of 6/18/20)

Total Cases in Bowie County 225

Ages (Bowie County Cases)
0-19 10
20-29 36
30-39 43
40-49 42
50-59 29
60-69 27
70-79 22
80+ 16
Gender (Bowie County Cases)
Male 99
Female 126

Deaths 14

Another round of no-cost testing will be offered this week in Bowie County. Two sites will be offered: Friday
and Saturday, June 19th & 20th , a walk-in testing site will be set up at the Texarkana-Bowie Family Health Center from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. No appointment is needed.

On Saturday, June 20 th , 2020 a drive-thru testing site will be set up in New Boston at #1 Trailhead Park Plaza at the pavilion. The test will be offered at no-cost, but an appointment will be required for this site. Register on Friday by calling 512-883-2400.

Miller County is reporting 16 active cases and two Covid-19 related deaths, according to Miller County Judge Cathy Hardin Harrison.