Cameron County on Thursday reported five coronavirus-related deaths and 747 positive cases of COVID-19.

The reported deaths raise the total number of COVID-19 deaths in the county to 2,088, according to a report released by the Cameron County Public Health Department. The youngest victim was a Harlingen man in his 30s.

Of the deceased, three were not vaccinated against the virus. 

The 747 people who tested positive in the county are in the following age groups:

Of the 747 positive cases reported in the county, 264 were confirmed reports based on PCR testing, 480 were probable reports based on antigen testing, and 3 were self-reported based on at-home testing. 

Vaccination efforts continue across Cameron County; currently, 82.42% 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