Beaumont confirms 118 new COVID-19 cases

  • Free vaccination appointments are available at a number of local pharmacies, health clinics and hospitals.
    Free vaccination appointments are available at a number of local pharmacies, health clinics and hospitals.

At least 118 Beaumont-area residents tested positive for COVID-19 Aug. 2, according to Beaumont Mayor Robin Mouton’s daily update.

That number includes 81 Beaumont residents, as well as two from Nome, two from Hamshire and one from Cheek. To date, Beaumont has confirmed 11,470 positive COVID-19 cases and fully vaccinated 83,164 of its population over the age of 12, which amounts to about 40%.

Free vaccination appointments are available at a number of local pharmacies, health clinics and hospitals. Interested residents can make appointments by calling Baptist Hospital, Beaumont EMS, the Beaumont Public Health Department, as well as at major pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens, Sam’s Club or HEB.