Cameron County confirmed an additional 44 positive cases of COVID-19 in the county and four COVID-19 related deaths, according to a report released Wednesday.

All four individuals who died from Covid-related complications were not vaccinated, according to the report. 

The 44 people who tested positive are in the following age groups:

Of the 44 cases reported, eight were from unaccompanied minor shelters and detention centers.

Since the pandemic began, the county has reported 51,631 cases of COVID-19.

A total of 47,313 people have recovered from the virus in the county, according to the news release.

Vaccination efforts continue across Cameron County; currently 79% of the population, 12 years and older, is fully vaccinated.