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34,000 San Marcans fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Over 34,000 San Marcos residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
The DSHS reported that 34,002 San Marcos residents living in zip codes 78666 and 78667 have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, while 40,147 have received at least one vaccine dose as of Monday.
Meanwhile, 107,771 Hays County residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Tuesday, approximately 55.99% of 195,999 eligible residents who are 12 years or older. Additionally, 127,947 county residents have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose — 65.28% of the eligible population, according to the DSHS.
As of Tuesday, 95.31% of Hays County residents who are 65 years or older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine, while 85.01% in the same age group are fully vaccinated.
The DSHS stated that 15,005,971 Texans have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, and 12,748,527 have been fully vaccinated. According to the state, 62.35% of eligible Texans have been vaccinated as of Tuesday.
To make an appointment for a vaccine shot through Hays County, visit https://www.haysinformed.com. From there you can use the new online scheduler to find a time and location that works best for you. The DSHS has also created the Texas Public Health Vaccine Scheduler to sign up for a vaccine: https://getthevaccine.dshs.texas.gov/s/.
“No appointment needed” vaccine clinics are available Monday-Friday at Live Oak Community Clinic, 401 Broadway, in San Marcos between 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available at this clinic.
Every Thursday and Friday, a Pfizer vaccine clinic takes place at Communicare in Kyle at 2810 Dacy Lane from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Additionally, Pfizer vaccines will be offered at San Marcos Premium Outlets — 3943 Interstate 35 — next to James Avery across the parking lot from Victoria's Secret on August 6, 7 and 8 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
