Cameron County reports 39 new positive cases of COVID-19, 7 COVID-19 related deaths
Cameron County confirmed an 39 positive cases of COVID-19 in the county and seven COVID-19 related deaths, according to a report released Wednesday.
Of the seven individuals who died from COVID-related complications, five were not vaccinated, according to the report.
Of the 39 cases reported, 2 were from unaccompanied minor shelters and detention centers.
The 39 people who tested positive are in the following age groups:
Age: 0-19 | Age: 20-29 | Age: 30-39 | Age: 40-49 | Age: 50-59 | Age: 60-69 | Age: 70+ |
11 people | 9 people | 5 people | 6 people | 4 people | 2 people | 2 people |
Since the pandemic began, the county has reported 52,442 cases of COVID-19.
A total of 48,168 people have recovered from the virus in the county, according to the news release.
Vaccination efforts continue across Cameron County; currently more than 80% of the population, 12 years and older, is fully vaccinated.
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