NEWS
Active cases climb in county, state delays continuing
Montague County Health Authority Dr. Delbert McCaig told the commissioner’s court Monday as of 9 a.m. Monday there were three active cases in Montague County out of 31 total cases reported.
On Tuesday that number changed going up to 32 with nine active cases, however, he pointed out several of those will go off of their quarantine within the next couple of days.
McCaig said the state continues to lag about five days behind in documenting confirmed cases and on Tuesday said he knows of eight not on the new state list.
“It’s not going down it’s going up. At the clinic where I am we are seeing about one positive every day which is not shown on this state list I receive twice a day. There are five pending I know of right now through my clinic and I am not sure about other test sites. A person who tests positive must reside in the county to be on this list,” McCaig explained.
The doctor continued the ages of the most recent positive cases have been 21, 24, 25 and 26. Most have come in contact with an exposed person at a wedding, funeral or their job.
“An infectious person may not show symptoms for two days then it spreads quickly. It has shown the average 18-year-old may come into contact with 100-400 people a day while they are infected. Eighty percent of people will get a positive result and may show no symptoms, then 20 people will get sick and four will die. Masks keep you from spreading it. If you care about people wear a mask,” explained McCaig.
When asked about other nearby counties and their cases, McCaig said everyone is going up. When questioned if there are more cases due to more tests, McCaig said no, it’s more people getting sick as the state has a 15-20 percent positive test rate.
Be alert, recent uptick in phone scams. Scammers are contacting people and falsely claiming to be law enforcement officers, alleging the individuals they contact face immediate arrest unless they provide payment in some form (i.e. gift cards, cash transfers, etc.).
Key Points:
* The Montague County Sheriff’s Office never solicits payments over the phone to resolve legal issues. Any communication requesting such payment is fraudulent.
* Scam Tactics: Scammers often use convincing language and may even impersonate real Deputies/ Officer’s or use spoofed phone numbers to appear legitimate.
* Protect Yourself: If you receive a call from someone claiming to be a Deputy or representative of law enforcement demanding payment, do not comply. Instead, hang up immediately and contact the Montague County Sheriff’s Office directly to verify the call’s authenticity.
* Vigilance is Key: Stay vigilant and cautious when answering unsolicited phone calls. Never provide personal or financial information to unknown callers. Discuss this warning with family members, especially seniors, who may be more vulnerable to these scams.
The Montague County Sheriff’s Office is committed to protecting our community from fraud and scams. By staying informed and exercising caution, we can collectively combat these deceptive practices and prevent financial loss.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Bowie Police Department
Bowie Police also reported a possible warrant phone scam and posted this message on its Facebook page earlier in the week.
An individual contacted the Bowie Police Department and advised that he had received a phone call from one of our officers. The conversation stated that a warrant was obtained for his arrest and he needed to turn himself into the Montague County Sheriff’s office. This department has not been calling individuals and advising them of warrants. If you receive a call, contact us at 940-872-2251 to confirm if the call is legitimate.
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