Hidalgo County on Thursday reported five coronavirus-related deaths and 257 positive cases of COVID-19. 

Three women and two men died as a result of the virus. The youngest was a man in his 40s. 

Since the pandemic started, there have been 2,703 deaths related to the coronavirus in Hidalgo County. 

The county also reported 257 positive cases of COVID-19. Of the cases, 146 are confirmed, 110 are probable and one is suspect. 

Since the pandemic started, 79,637 people have tested positive for the virus in Hidalgo County. 

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