The Hays County Health Department reported nine new cases of COVID-19 June 5, bringing the total number of lab-confirmed cases in the county to 398 and active cases to 160.
As of 4 p.m. June 4, the number of individuals who have recovered from the virus is 233, up by 13 from Thursday. The total number of negative tests is 4,225, with 43 tests still pending.
The total number of hospitalizations to date is 34. There are currently six individuals still hospitalized. The number of COVID-19 fatalities remains five.
Kyle, San Marcos and Buda are the cities with the highest number of active cases at 95, 31 and 22, respectively.
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.