COVID-19 takes the lives of 30 more people in Hidalgo County; another 508 test positive for the virus

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EDINBURG – Thirty residents have died due to complications related to COVID-19 and 508 people tested positive for the virus bringing the total number of positive cases to 21,275. 

“With a heavy heart I send my deepest condolences to the families of the 30 Hidalgo County neighbors we have lost to this disease,” Judge Cortez said. “Practice everyday preventive actions to help reduce your risk of getting sick and remind everyone in your home to do the same. These actions are especially important for older adults and people who have severe chronic medical conditions.” 

Hidalgo County’s Health and Human Services Department noted that Wednesday’s daily report of new cases included an inaccurate figure for the total number of people who were tested. That number has been updated for Thursday and should now be accurate.

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There are currently 566 people hospitalized with complications from the virus; 227 of those cases are being treated in intensive care units. There are currently 4,805 net active cases and 228 people were released from isolation on Wednesday, meaning that they have been symptom-free for 10 days, including three days without a fever. 

The deaths include:   

Thursday, August 13, 2020 positive cases include:           

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