Hidalgo County reported 21 coronavirus-related deaths and 709 positive cases on Friday. 

Six men and 15 women died as a result of the virus, according to a news release from Hidalgo County. 

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The youngest was a man in his 20s from Donna. 

Since Tuesday, the county has reported 68 coronavirus-related deaths and 2,876 positive cases. 

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Since the pandemic began, 2,046 people have died as a result of the virus and 60,213 people have tested positive for the virus in Hidalgo County.