Thirty more deaths linked to COVID-19 complications were confirmed Thursday in Hidalgo County.
The death toll there is now 911, according to a news release. That number was on July 13, 152, an almost 500% increase in deaths attributed to the virus in the province.
Seven of the people who died in the 50s, two were in the 40s.
“With a heavy heart, I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the 30 neighbors of Hidalgo County who we have lost to this disease,” said Mayor Richard F. Cortez.
Provincial officials also announced 508 additional cases of the virus, bringing the total case count to 21,275.
On Wednesday, 228 people were released from isolation after showing no symptoms of the disease for 10 days, and went without fever for three days. This leaves 4,805 active virus cases in the province.
In addition, there are currently 566 people with the coronavirus in local hospitals, and 227 in intensive care units.
To date, the province has administered 119,991 COVID-19 tests, of which 98,292 returned negative.
Cortez stressed the importance of good hygiene in mitigating the spread of the virus.
“Take preventive action every day to reduce your risk of getting sick and remind everyone in your home to do the same,” Cortez said in the release. “These actions are especially important for older adults and people who have severe chronic medical conditions.”
Ten additional deaths due to COVID-19 were confirmed Thursday in Cameron County, along with 302 new cases.
The death toll there is now 407, and the total case count is 17,618, according to a news release from the province.
Willacy County also announced 14 new cases of the virus, bringing the total to 734 cases on Thursday, according to a news release.
