BELL COUNTY, Texas — Bell County officials and area medical professionals are providing an update on the county's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Watch the press conference live here at 11 a.m. and check for live updates on the highlights of the press conference.
Here are the highlights:
- Bell County Public Health District Director Amanda Robison-Chadwell said there are a total 223 cases, but said that number might change throughout the day May 14.
- Bell County Judge David Blackburn said the county will have a few more mobile testing sites on May 17 and 18. Details will be released as the dates get closer.
- Robison-Chadwell reported that no one who has contacted the health department has tested positive after visiting the Belton Pizza Hut where an employee tested positive for the virus.
- Dr. Greenberg with Baylor Scott & White - Temple said the hospital has not seen as spike in cases visiting the hospital. The hospital it trying to get back to "business as usual" he said.
- A doctor with AdventHealth said "the flattening is there" as the healthcare provider has not seen a spike in cases.
- AdventHealth is starting a post-coronavirus therapy program to help recovered patients.
- Robison-Chadwell said the county is still in a place where there could be a spike in cases.
- Robison-Chadwell said it's possible to see a resurgence in cases come October.
- Dr. Greenberg said the development of an effective vaccine will take a while, saying he has seen vaccines be released and then taken off the market.
- Judge Blackburn said the county is "actively taking steps" to prepare for a resurgence in fall and beyond.
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