The Hays County Local Health Department reports 32 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 84 recoveries March 23, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 16,945, total active cases to 371 and recoveries to 16,339. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 602.

San Marcos, Kyle and Buda have 138, 103 and 62 active cases, respectively.

According to Epidemiologist Eric Schneider, the total number of received negative tests in the county is now 139,155. The total number of hospitalizations is 781 and total current hospitalizations is 13 after no additional people were hospitalized and one was discharged. The total number of fatalities in the county is 235.

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.