Hidalgo County surpasses the 1,000 mark for fatalities; 290 more test positive for the virus

THURSDAY, 8-20-2020
EDINBURG – Wednesday marked the day that Hidalgo County surpassed the 1,000
mark for fatalities. Twenty people died due to complications related to COVID-19,
bringing the total to 1,019. A total of 290 people tested positive for the virus. The total
number of known positive cases is 23,116.
“I send my condolences to these 20 families for the loss of their loved one,” Judge
Cortez said. “Our medical experts tell us the best way to stop the spread is to wear a
mask, use proper hygiene, keep 6 feet apart from others, and avoid any social
gatherings of 10 people or more.”
There are currently 4,778 net active cases and 385 people were released from
isolation on Wednesday, meaning that they have been symptom-free for 10 days,
including three days without a fever.

Press release is courtesy of Hidalgo County