A slow but steady decline continues to be the trend among COVID-19 cases in Donley County.
The Clarendon Family Medical Center reported Tuesday that it is monitoring 10 active cases this week, down from 13 last Tuesday.
Six new cases of the disease were confirmed by the clinic in the last week. There have now been 513 confirmed cases at the clinic since the pandemic began.
Local health officials continue to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccination rates continue to improve slowly among Donley County residents.
The Texas Tribune reports this week that 33.5 percent of Donley County residents are fully vaccinated. That represents a total of 1,092 people, up from 1,065 two weeks ago. The Tribune says 1,293 local residents, or 39.7 percent, have received the first of two vaccination shots.
The Moderna vaccine is available at no charge at the local clinic for everyone ages 18 and up. The Pfizer vaccine is available in Amarillo for kids ages 12 and over.
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