TEXAKANA — The Bowie County emergency operations center reported a total of 47 COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began.
According to the emergency operations center, there have been 779 total coronavirus cases since the pandemic began with 323 recoveries. The emergency operations center says there are 409 active cases being traced in the county.
Anyone who has tested positive or any healthcare provider that conducts such testing should notify the local health authority at 903-255-5560.
The free testing at the Bowie-Texarkana Health Department is still ongoing through Saturday, Aug. 15. The hours of operation are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 902 West 12th Street in Texarkana. Register at gogettested.com or onsite. No symptoms are required. Call 903-255-5560 for any questions.
902 W. 12th Street Texarkana, TX 75501 Monday through Saturday, August 10th-August 15th from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Register at or on-site. No symptoms required. Call 903-255-5560 for questions about testing.
Here is a breakdown of all coronavirus cases in the county since the pandemic began:
| Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Bowie County 8/11/2020 | ||
| Total Cases in Bowie County | 779 | |
| Ages (Bowie County Cases) | ||
| 0-18 | 87 | |
| 19-29 | 121 | |
| 30-39 | 118 | |
| 40-49 | 119 | |
| 50-59 | 116 | |
| 60-69 | 88 | |
| 70-79 | 75 | |
| 80+ | 55 | |
| -Gender (Bowie County Cases) | ||
| Male | 338 | |
| Female | 441 | |
| Deaths | ||
| 47 | ||
Nearby Cass County reports 176 cases since the pandemic began with 69 active cases. There have been 99 recoveries and eight deaths.
For the latest local information and updates on the coronavirus, visit www.coronatxk.org or call 903-255-5560.