First batch of Starr County tests come back negative

Starr County officials reported Wednesday afternoon that 23 test results for COVID-19 came back, all negative.

In total, 86 tests were conducted at the county’s drive-thru testing facility during the first three days of testing which began Sunday.

So far, there have been no confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Starr County.

More results are expected tomorrow.

Editor’s note: This post has been updated to reflect the total number of tests conducted.