Twenty-nine people die due to COVID-19 complications; 397 tested positive for the virus

FRIDAY, 8-21-2020

Twenty-nine residents have died due to complications related to COVID-19 and 397 people tested positive for the virus. The total number of positive cases is 23,513.

 “My most sincere condolences go out to the families of the 29 people who lost their fight against COVID-19,” Judge Richard F. Cortez said. “This deadly virus is still a threat and we cannot let our guard down.”

 “In my capacity as the county’s Emergency Management Director, I have extended the county’s Shelter at Home Order for another 25 days. The new order went into effect on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. and remains in effect until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2020. This is a community effort,” Cortez said. “I am asking all city officials in each of our 22 municipalities to help enforce this order for the safety of the citizens of Hidalgo County.”

 There are currently 4,747 net active cases and 399 people were released from isolation on Thursday, meaning that they have been symptom-free for 10 days, including three days without a fever.

Press release is courtesy of Hidalgo County.