40% of eligible county residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Hays County continues to inch closer to 100,000 residents who’ve received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, 99,039 Hays County citizens — approximately 54% of 183,380 eligible residents who are 16 years or older — have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, while 73,659 residents are fully vaccinated, 40.17%. 

Additionally, 87.76% of residents who are 65 years or older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine, while 74.13% in the same age group are fully vaccinated, according to the DSHS.