Beaumont confirms 439 COVID-19 cases Jan. 4

  • The Beaumont Public Health Department is administering COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment only, and applicants can register online at beaumonttexas.gov. Those who are unable to access the website are asked to call (409) 550-2536 for further assistance.
    The Beaumont Public Health Department is administering COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment only, and applicants can register online at beaumonttexas.gov. Those who are unable to access the website are asked to call (409) 550-2536 for further assistance.

The Beaumont Public Health Department announced 439 COVID-19 case confirmations among Beaumont-area residents Jan. 4.

According to the news release, 439 residents tested positive Tuesday, Jan. 4, while 994 tested positive between New Year's Eve and Jan. 3.

Doctors and health officials say vaccination, wearing a mask and avoiding large crowds are still the best actions residents can take to avoid infection and serious symptoms. And when it comes to searching for a vaccination location, Southeast Texans have numerous options from local pharmacies to national chains. 

The Vidor Brookshire Brothers will accept walk-in applicants, while national chains like CVS and Walgreens ask customers to call or register online. In Beaumont, the vaccine is available at four CVS locations, all five Walgreens, both H-E-B stores, King’s Pharmacy, Walmart and each Kroger location. Groves vaccine appointments can be made at Bruce’s Pharmacy and Walgreens. The Magnolia Avenue Market Basket is also offering vaccine doses. Lumberton-bound vaccine seekers can find doses at the Brookshire Brothers on Main Street, although the store asks residents to call ahead. Lumberton’s Walmart, Walgreens, CVS and King Pharmacy locations all offer vaccine doses.

The Beaumont Public Health Department is also administering COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment only, and applicants can register online at beaumonttexas.gov. Those who are unable to access the website are asked to call (409) 550-2536 for further assistance. This covers citizens in Hardin, Jefferson, Jasper, Newton and Orange counties.