Hidalgo County on Thursday reported nine coronavirus-related deaths and 378 positive cases of COVID-19. 

Five men and four women died as a result of the virus, according to the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department.

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The youngest were two men in their 50s from Mission and San Juan. It's unclear when they died. 

Since the pandemic began, 2,727 people in the county have died as a result of the virus. 

The county also reported 378 positive cases of COVID-19. Of the cases, 315 are confirmed, 41 are probable and 22 are suspect. 

Since the pandemic began, 83,259 people have tested positive for COVID-19. 

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