San Angelo's Health Department reported three more COVID-19 deaths today bringing the total to 402. Over the last thirty days the city issued news reports on 62 deaths. That's nearly the level of January 2021 when 64 patients died from COVID-19.
Shannon Medical Center physicians shared their concerns about the Delta variant via video on August 24, 2021. They painted a dire situation and asked citizens to get vaccinated and wear masks in public places.
Nearly 40 more deaths occurred before local leaders rang the alarm to citizens in a series of videos on September 10th. Five days later ASU President Ronnie Hawkins announced a return to 100% face to face classes for on campus students beginning tomorrow. Hawkins recommended masks and getting vaccinated, however there are many ASU employees and students who've refused both public health strategies thus far.
Recent shopping trips revealed few citizens wearing masks. Deaths are a lagging indicator as it can take weeks to months for people to perish from COVID-19. Vaccines take time to build immunity. Wearing a mask is the most immediate thing a citizen can do to protect their neighbor.
Update 9-21-21: Deaths now total 406. That's 65 deaths announced in the last thirty one days, which exceeds the highest monthly death toll since the pandemic began.
Update 9-23-21: Deaths reached 410 today. We remain in a bad time for people perishing from COVID-19.
Update 9-25-21: With 412 deaths announced yesterday, the last month has seen 65 deaths from COVID-19.
Update 9-28-21: Total deaths are now 424. The City announced 7 new deaths today.
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