Hidalgo County reports two coronavirus-related deaths, 1,045 cases of COVID-19
Hidalgo County on Tuesday reported two coronavirus-related deaths and 1,045 cases of COVID-19.
The report covers the period between Tuesday, Dec. 20 and Monday, Dec. 26.
A woman over the age of 70 from Mission and a woman in her 60s died as a result of the virus. Both of the deceased individuals were not up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccines, according to the report from the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department.
The people who reportedly tested positive are in the following age groups:
| Age Range | Number of cases |
| 0-19 | 209 |
| 20s | 168 |
| 30s | 111 |
| 40s | 123 |
| 50s | 154 |
| 60s | 119 |
| 70+ | 161 |
The county also reported that 75 adults and four children are currently hospitalized with COVID-19.
Of the 79 people hospitalized with COVID-19, 15 are in intensive care units.
Since the pandemic began, 4,052 people have died due to the virus in the county.
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