The Federal Correctional Institution in Bastrop County announced that they would begin mass-testing inmates for COVID-19, and county health authority Dr. Desmar Walkes delivered an update on the pandemic in Bastrop County during the latest commissioners’ court meeting.
Health authority gives update on cases, future vaccines
Dr. Desmar Walkes, the county’s local health authority, delivered an update to the Bastrop County Commissioners Court during their most recent meeting on Monday. She summarized the response to COVID-19 in Bastrop County over the several months, provided information about potential treatments and vaccines and warned of an upcoming third wave of the illness.
“We're on day 225 of ...