Omicron surge continues to fade in Wichita County

Only 53 new Covid-19 cases were reported in Wichita County for the week ending February 25, with the positivity rate dropping further to 8.1 percent.

Deaths from the Coronavirus continue to stay high, with nine deaths reported in the same time period.

The nine deaths last week of Wichita County residents as a result of the novel Coronavirus included one individual in their 50s; two in their 60s; two in their 70s; three in their 80s; and one in their 90s. Since March of 2020, 572 Wichita County residents have lost their lives to the novel Coronavirus.

The Iowa Park zip code reported 94 active cases of Covid-19 last week, of the 1,360 active cases in the county.

So Far This Week

As of Wednesday morning, 57 Wichita County residents had tested postive since Friday, and 14 individuals are hospitalized. Two county residents were reported dead from the virus on Wednesday, one in their 60s and one in their 80s.

Testing locations and options

Testing facilities confirmed by the Wichita Falls Wichita County Health District include:

Blessed Hands

Community Health Care

Community Med Ur gent Care

Clinics of North Texas

Electra Memorial Hospital

Harvest Drug and Gift Pharmacy

Texoma Primary Care Clinic

United Regional Physician Group

United Regional Healthcare - drivethrough testing Barnett Rd.

Grinder Group

Free Home Tests

In addition, Americans are now able to order free COVID-19 home tests by going to the federal web site covidtests.gov and placing an order. Supplies will be limited to four tests per household and will ship within seven to 12 days of ordering.

Vaccinations and Boosters

While it is widely known that a person can contract the Coronavirus after being vaccinated and even boosted, the Center for Disease Control’s updated data shows that unvaccinated individuals are 13 times more likely to get infected than those fully vaccinated.