COVID-19 takes the lives of 25 more people in Hidalgo County; another 431 test positive for the virus

SATURDAY, 8-08-2020 

EDINBURG – Twenty-five residents have died due to complications related to COVID-19 and 431 people tested positive for the virus, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez said Friday. The total number of positive cases is 19,534.

 “I send my deepest condolences to the families of the 25 individuals for the loss of their loved one,” Judge Cortez said. “Adhering to the shelter at home order has helped our community slow the spread of COVID-19. With the newly extended emergency order that took effect yesterday, I am asking the public to continue practicing the recommendations of our medical experts by continuing to shelter at home, wear a mask and practice good hygiene.”

 There are 4,499 net active cases and 535 people were released from isolation on Friday, meaning that they have been symptom-free for 10 days, including three days without a fever. There are currently 692 people hospitalized with complications from the virus; 246 of those cases are being treated in intensive care units.      

 EDINBURG – Twenty-five residents have died due to complications related to COVID-19 and 431 people tested positive for the virus, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez said Friday. The total number of positive cases is 19,534.

“I send my deepest condolences to the families of the 25 individuals for the loss of their loved one,” Judge Cortez said. “Adhering to the shelter at home order has helped our community slow the spread of COVID-19. With the newly extended emergency order that took effect yesterday, I am asking the public to continue practicing the recommendations of our medical experts by continuing to shelter at home, wear a mask and practice good hygiene.”

 There are 4,499 net active cases and 535 people were released from isolation on Friday, meaning that they have been symptom-free for 10 days, including three days without a fever. There are currently 692 people hospitalized with complications from the virus; 246 of those cases are being treated in intensive care units.      

Press release is courtesy of Hidalgo County