Hidalgo County reports 342 new cases of COVID-19
Hidalgo County on Tuesday reported zero coronavirus-related deaths and 342 cases of COVID-19, according to a report from the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department.
The report covers a three-day period from Dec. 2 through Dec. 5.
The people who reportedly tested positive are in the following age groups:
Age Range | Number of cases |
0-19 | 102 |
20s | 59 |
30s | 34 |
40s | 41 |
50s | 39 |
60s | 24 |
70+ | 43 |
The county also reported that 31 adults and three children are currently hospitalized with COVID-19.
Of the 34 people hospitalized with COVID-19, nine are in the intensive care units, including seven adults and two children.
Since the pandemic began, 4,044 people have died due to the virus in the county.