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Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 92 COVID-19 cases Dec. 30

Beaumont confirmed 92 new COVID-19 cases Dec 30, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. Physicians suggest residents purchase a pulse oximeter to monitor oxygen saturation. If that level drops below 92, immediate medical attention should be sought. 
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PAPD arrests carful of armed men

At about 12:30 a.m. Dec. 30, Port Arthur police conducted a traffic stop in the 3600 block of Jimmy Johnson Boulevard, where four subjects were found to be in possession of multiple weapons.
CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth vaccinated 12 of their staff Dec. 17

CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth vaccinated 12 of their staff Dec. 17

Covid confusion; vaccine distribution cluster

UPDATE: Despite Commissioner John Hellerstedt of the Department of State Health Services announcing that COVID-19 vaccine should not be kept in reserve, providers throughout Southeast Texas are not taking appointments, but simply adding those in Phase 1B to a list to receive a future vaccine.
Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 66 new COVID-19 cases Dec. 29

Beaumont confirmed 66 new COVID-19 cases Dec 29, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. Physicians suggest residents purchase a pulse oximeter to monitor oxygen saturation. If that level drops below 92, immediate medical attention should be sought. 
Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 38 new COVID-19 cases Dec. 28

Beaumont confirmed 38 new COVID-19 cases Dec 28, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. Physicians suggest residents purchase a pulse oximeter to monitor oxygen saturation. If that level drops below 92, immediate medical attention should be sought. 
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Armed home invader shot in PA

After hearing three armed men break into his home and hold his family at gunpoint Dec. 27, a 29-year-old Port Arthur man armed himself and shot one of the invaders, according to a news release, causing the other two to flee.
Fredrick Carnell Harden

Fredrick Carnell Harden

Beaumont police investigating homicide

On Friday, December 25, 2020 at 1:55 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the End-Zone Sports Lounge located at 3430 Concord Road in reference to a victim of a shooting. When Officers arrived they located the victim in the parking lot unresponsive suffering from a gun shot wound.
Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 91 new COVID-19 cases Dec. 24

A week after the city’s first vaccinations took place, Beaumont confirmed 91 new COVID-19 cases Dec 24, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. Physicians suggest residents purchase a pulse oximeter to monitor oxygen saturation.
Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 102 new COVID-19 cases Dec. 23

Nearly a week after the city’s first vaccinations took place, Beaumont confirmed 102 new COVID-19 cases Dec 23, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. Physicians suggest residents purchase a pulse oximeter to monitor oxygen saturation.