Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Information

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COVID-19 Testing Information:

  • Bowie County residency not required.
  • No appointment necessary, however, pre-registration at gogettested.com is encouraged.
  • On-site registration also available.
  • Results in 48-96 hours.
  • Testing is by WellHealth, using an oral swab test.

Updated 8/7/20 at 2:55 p.m. 

Regional COVID-19 Status 

   
Total Positive Cases in Bowie County 713
Bowie County Patients Hospitalized locally 19
Bowie County Active Cases 383
Bowie County Patients Recovered 291
COVID-19 Deaths in Bowie County 39
   
Non-resident Patients Hospitalized locally 42
Total Hospitalizations 61
   
Total Positive Cases in Cass County 166
COVID-19 Deaths in Cass County 8
Cass County Active Cases 74
Cass County Patients Recovered 84

Bowie County Positive COVID-19 Demographics

Males 313
Females 400
   
0-18 78
19-29 114
30-39 110
40-49 111
50-59 102
60-69 80
70-79 69
80+ 49
   

Bowie County Business owners: 

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Texas Healthy Hotline: (682) 236-7601

Arkansas Department of Health Hotline:  (877) 570-9799

CDC Hotline: (800) 232-4630

                                Local Emergency Operations Hotline: (903) 255-5560                                


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The goal of the local, state and national public health response is to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  The overall risk of COVID-19 in the United States to the general public is serious.  To help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including flu and COVID-19, follow these measures:

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. 
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. 
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. 
  • Stay home when you are sick. 
  • Cough or sneeze into your elbow or use a tissue to cover it, then throw the tissue in the trash. 
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.  

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