The number of coronavirus deaths in the Rio Grande Valley increased further to triple digits on Wednesday, with new deaths reported in Hidalgo, Cameron and Starr counties to total 112 in the region.
Hidalgo County officials confirmed three additional deaths from coronavirus-related complications Wednesday along with 270 new cases of COVID-19.
The new deaths, men from McAllen, San Juan and Mission, bring the death toll in Hidalgo County to 49. New cases bring that total to 4,252.
“This virus does not discriminate. Anyone at any age can be susceptible to this disease, “County Judge Richard F. Cortez wrote in a press release.” We have to keep doing what our medical experts tell us: wear face covers, avoid mass gatherings, and stay at home. Following these guidelines will help us stop the spread. “
According to the county, 301 people remain hospitalized with complications from the virus, 27 of whom are being treated in intensive care units. According to the Hidalgo County Coronavirus Board, there are 110 hospital beds left.
Starr County officials confirmed his first COVID-19-related death at a hospital there on Wednesday afternoon.
The death was reported in conjunction with news that the Starr County Memorial Hospital unit COVID-19 had reached full capacity.
Starr County confirmed 105 new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, according to Dr. José Vázquez, the county health authority, who tested positive for COVID-19.
Vazquez also reported seven deaths from COVID-19 in a nursing home, but they are not yet included in the official count. He said the county is waiting for medical records to be reviewed before they are confirmed.
Starr County saw 21 other cases reported Wednesday, bringing the total to 742, of which 587 remain active.
The new fatality there brings the number of deaths of county residents to four.
Cameron County also confirmed an additional COVID-19-related death Wednesday, bringing its death toll to 56.
The 80-year-old Brownsville resident woman died at Valley Regional Medical Center and was a previously reported case.
Cameron County also reported 111 additional cases Wednesday, bringing the county’s total to 2,510. Of these, 1,637 are listed as recoveries.
Willacy County reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total there to 168.
“DSHS has established a hotline if you have any questions about COVID-19 and are looking for information on how to get tested at (956) 421-5505,” Willacy County Judge Aurelio “Keter” Guerra wrote in a statement. of press. “Continue to take all the precautions recommended by the Texas DSHS, CDC and local to keep your family safe. Stay safe everyone and let’s get through this together. “
