Cameron County on Tuesday reported 22 new positive cases of COVID-19.

According to a news release from Cameron County, 12 of the new positive cases reported are from unaccompanied minor shelters and detention centers.

The news release didn't specify when they tested positive. Cameron County reported no new deaths on Tuesday; the COVID-19 death count remains at 1,672.

Since the pandemic started, 41,444 people in Cameron County have tested positive for the virus.

38,987 people have recovered from the virus in the county, according to the news release.

Vaccination efforts continue across Cameron County; currently 58.00% of the population, 12 years and older is fully vaccinated.