Texarkana Area COVID-19: By The Numbers – October 30

Bowie County Emergency Operations Center reports 37 new cases since Thursday, October 29, 2020 for a total of 1,978 positive COVID-19 cases, with 81 deaths. The Department of State Health Services is reporting 1,353 recoveries. There are currently 544 active cases in Bowie County.

Cass County added 4 new cases and currently has 537 total, with 448 of those recovered, and 23 fatalities. Cass County currently has 66 active cases.

Miller County has 1532 total cases, 263 active positive cases, 1253 recovered and 16 deaths. (Updated 10/30/20) 

Through the end of the year, free testing will be offered Monday- Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Texarkana- Bowie County Family Health Center at 902 W. 12th Street, Texarkana, TX 75501. There are no requirements for testing (residency included), oral swab with results in 48-96 hours, and pre-registration available at www.gogettested.com.

The testing facility will be closed on Friday, October 30th due to an interruption in water service. It will reopen on Saturday morning, October 31st at 9:00 a.m.

The latest local information and updates can all be found at www.coronatxk.or