Hidalgo County reports two coronavirus-related deaths, 271 cases of COVID-19
Hidalgo County on Thursday reported two coronavirus-related deaths and 271 cases of COVID-19.
A woman in her 60s from Edinburg and a woman in her 70s or older from Mission died as a result of the virus. One woman was not vaccinated and the other was not up-to-date on the latest vaccine, according to the report that covers a two-day period from Nov. 8 through Nov. 9.
The people who reportedly tested positive are in the following age groups:
Age Range | Number of cases |
0-19 | 56 |
20s | 22 |
30s | 33 |
40s | 40 |
50s | 35 |
60s | 40 |
70+ | 45 |
The county also reported that 22 adults are currently hospitalized with COVID-19.
Of the 22 people hospitalized with COVID-19, nine are in intensive care units.
Since the pandemic began, 4,035 people have died due to the virus in the county.