MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — During Wednesday's COVID-19 update for Waco and McLennan County, Waco Mayor Dillon Meek spoke about the recent spike in COVID-19 cases. Meek said current hospitalizations and COVID-19 cases are at an all-time high.
In reference to hospital capacity, Meek said that at the moment, there is no reason for concern, but it is important to be prepared. The Waco-McLennan County Emergency Management Office requested and received a refrigerated trailer to be used as a temporary morgue in McLennan County.
"And after talking to funeral homes here locally we determined as a precautionary measure, but one that was rooted in data, it was best to preemptively go ahead and procure this van," said Meek.
Meek says the refrigerated trailer will have 40 spots and be staged at an undisclosed location in McLennan County.
These are some heavy things we are talking about, but in spite of the gravity of this I believe this is a time for hope," said Meek. "More positive news come out daily regarding vaccines and Waco is hard at work to prepare for vaccinations."
Meek said it is still critical to limit gatherings, wash hands regularly, wear face masks and continue to use all safe practices to avoid spreading the virus.
Also announced Wednesday, Texas will receive more than 1.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines this month, Gov. Greg Abbott said. They will begin arriving the week of December 14.
- 14,672 total cases
- 803 active cases
- 129,137 tests
- 104 current hospitalizations
- 13,666 cases have recovered
- 203 deaths
- 19 cases are on ventilators
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