Locals may schedule mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic for groups of friends, family, businesses, or civic clubs

By LYNETTE SOWELL 

Cove Leader-Press 

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), and the Texas Military Department (TMD) announced on Wednesday that the state’s Mobile Vaccine Program has been expanded to include groups of five or more Texans who voluntarily choose to be vaccinated against COVID-19. 

Those interested in having a mobile vaccine clinic can call 844-90-TEXAS and select Option 3 to schedule a mobile vaccine clinic to vaccinate groups of friends, families, employees, volunteers, and more.

“The eligibility expansion for the State Mobile Vaccine Program will allow more Texans to get vaccinated against COVID-19,” said Governor Abbott. “Vaccines are the most effective defense against this virus, and I urge groups of Texans who wish to get vaccinated as a business, family unit, friend group, or more to call 844-90-TEXAS to schedule a mobile vaccine clinic. By working together to get more shots in arms, we will continue to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in communities across the state.”

Previously, businesses or civic organizations were required to have 10 or more employees, visitors, or members who voluntarily choose to be vaccinated. 

Those who are homebound can call the hotline and select Option 1 to request a state mobile vaccination team to visit their home. The call center is open Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

COVID-19 cases in Central Texas as of May 26

Coryell County 44 active cases (5,355 total)

Copperas Cove *84 active cases (2,889 total)

Bell County 177 active cases (22,528 total)  

Burnet County 45 active cases (4,224 total)

Lampasas County 15 active cases (1,859 total)

McLennan County 113 active cases (27,440 total)

Williamson County 747 active cases (39,674 total)

Texas 44,949 active cases (2,513,424 total)

*As of Monday, May 24 

Numbers from Texas DSHS, Coryell County; Bell and McLennan County Public Health Districts