Bastrop Opens Coronavirus Testing Site

The Smithville Times

Elgin this month collected $301,448 in sales tax revenue, an 84.58% hike in revenue compared to March 2018, according to state comptroller data. In March 2018, Elgin received $163,308 in revenue. This means the city took in an additional $138,140 in revenue.

• Bastrop County and its team of medical professionals rolled out various strategies this week to combat the spread of the coronavirus. A testing site, a recovery unit, a patient monitoring center and a food delivery service for senior citizens are all planned to become operational this week. The county is expected to open a COVID-19 testing site at a yet undisclosed location. Priority testing will be granted to first responders and health care providers, though anyone approved for testing must have a doctor’s referral.

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