Hidalgo County announced Thursday that 33 more people died from coronavirus-related complications.
Additionally, an additional 813 residents tested positive for the virus, bringing the county’s total number of confirmed cases to 14,589.
The recently reported deaths bring the county’s total to 433.
“I send my sincere condolences to these 33 families for the loss of their loved one,” said Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez. “We are at a point where everyone must take steps to stop the spread of this infectious virus: Our medical professionals work long hours and beds are scarce. Wear face covers, avoid meetings of 10 or more, and don’t leave your house unless absolutely necessary. “
According to a Hidalgo County press release, a total of 6,906 people have been released from isolation since the pandemic began.
There are currently 7,250 known active cases in the county. 885 people are hospitalized with complications from the virus, including 192 in intensive care units in Hidalgo County.
