Hidalgo County officials have confirmed two more cases of COVID-19 bringing the total number of cases to seven.



In a release county officials say investigators with the Health & Human Services Department are working to determine if this strain was contracted while traveling as well as seeing who may have had contact with the infected.

With the number of cases now at seven, County Judge Richard Cortez says the public should not be concerned about the increasing number of cases.

“The public should not be alarmed with these additional cases and should be aware that we expect many more. The best way to avoid this highly contagious disease is to stay home,” advises Cortez.

Cortez adds that in order to limit the spread of the virus, individuals should wash their hands frequently practice social distancing and avoid contact with any crowd.

He says residents of Hidalgo County should also be especially mindful of the elderly by encouraging them to avoid people and checking on their well-being.

