The Hays County Local Health Department reports 164 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 209 recoveries, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 23,287, total active cases to 2,137 and recoveries to 20,858.

There have been a total of 292 COVID-19-related fatalities in the county since the start of the pandemic. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 3,151.

San Marcos, Kyle and Buda have 705, 793 and 354 active cases, respectively.

According to Epidemiologist Eric Schneider, the total number of received negative tests in the county is now 210,060. The total number of hospitalizations is 1,113 and total current hospitalizations is 67 after 8 people were hospitalized and 8 were discharged.

The University Star will continue to provide COVID-19 updates as any additional information is released.

Individuals concerned about possible exposure to COVID-19 are encouraged to contact their healthcare provider or the Hays County Local Health Department at 512.393.5520. For additional information about COVID-19, visit the Texas Department of State Health Services or the Centers for Disease Control website.

The University Star’s COVID-19 coverage can be found here.