The Hays County Health Department reported 92 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 49 recoveries July 10, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 3,501, active cases to 2,835 and recoveries to 655.
San Marcos has the highest number of active cases in the county at 1,637. Kyle and Buda have 716 and 330 active cases, respectively.
According to Epidemiologist Eric Schneider, the total number of received negative tests in the county is 10,619 with 63 tests still pending. The total number of hospitalizations is 69 and total current hospitalizations are 20. There have been a total of 11 fatalities in the county.
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.