RAYMONDVILLE — State health officials have found two more Willacy County residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, pushing this rural area’s total case count to 1,197.
On Tuesday, the county’s emergency management officials reported a baby girl about 1 year old and a woman 30 to 39 years old had contracted COVID-19.
Now, health officials are investigating to determine whether the patients, who have been quarantined, have infected others.
“ Our officials and staff continue to work very closely with our neighboring counties and state health services department,” County Judge Aurelio Guerra stated in a press release.
“ The Texas Department of State Health Services will conduct case investigations on this and all positive COVID-19 cases that arise and ensure that proper isolation and 14-day quarantine is strictly adhered to,” Guerra stated.
“ In addition, (health officials) will be sure family members stay isolated and quarantined as well and will be sure the family has supplies needed to be able to stay at home and follow protocol,” he stated.
Guerra urged residents to stay home, practice social distancing and good hygiene such as frequent hand washing and wear facial coverings.
In late May, COVID-19 cases in this rural county with about 22,000 residents surged from 14, continuing to soar through much of the summer.
For about a month, the number of new cases has appeared to have slowed.
For more information, contact the state hotline at 956-421-5505.
