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COVID-19 takes the lives of 22 more people in Hidalgo County; another 407 test positive for the virus

TUESDAY, 8-11-2020 

 

EDINBURG – As Hidalgo County surpassed the 20,000 mark for positive cases, 22 people died due to complications related to COVID-19 and 407 people tested positive for the virus, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez said Monday. The total number of known positive cases is 20,148.

 “My heart goes out to all the families and friends of those who have lost a loved one due to this virus,” Judge Cortez said. “Hidalgo County has established the Hidalgo County COVID Condolence Program to assist eligible individuals who have lost a loved one due to COVID-19 with up to $2,000 for funeral expenses. We understand the heartbreak and hardships our residents are facing as they deal with the untimely death of their loved one. This program will help alleviate some of the financial

burden they are facing.”

 There are 4,494 net active cases and 6 people were released from isolation on Monday, meaning that they have been symptom-free for 10 days, including three days without a fever. There are currently 627 people hospitalized with complications from the virus; 226 of those cases are being treated in intensive care units.      

Press release is courtesy of Hidalgo County

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