The Hays County Health Department reports 21 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 51 recoveries Aug. 28, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 5,361, active cases to 2,348 and recoveries to 2,967.
San Marcos has the highest number of active cases in the county at 966. Kyle and Buda have 866 and 354 active cases, respectively.
According to Epidemiologist Eric Schneider, the total number of received negative tests in the county is now 24,021 with 31 tests still pending. The total number of hospitalizations is 143 and total current hospitalizations is 14 after one patient was admitted and four were discharged. There have been 46 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.
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