Cameron County reports 1,207 positive cases of COVID-19

Cameron County on Tuesday reported 1,207 positive cases of COVID-19 and no new coronavirus-related deaths.

The total number of COVID-related deaths in Cameron County remains at 2,033, according to a report released by the Cameron County Public Health Department.

The 1,207 people who tested positive in the county are in the following age groups:

Age: 0-19	Age: 20-29	Age: 30-39	Age: 40-49	Age: 50-59	Age: 60-69	Age: 70+
345 people	272 people	181 people	172 people	104 people	54 people	77 people

Vaccination efforts continue across Cameron County; currently, 79.31% of the population five years and older is fully vaccinated.

Cameron County Public Health continues to emphasize the importance of following COVID-19 prevention methods:

• Get vaccinated
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands
• Wear a mask in public indoor settings even if you are fully vaccinated
• Practice social distance and keep about 6 feet between yourself and others
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily
• If you are sick, call your healthcare provider and home isolate

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