The Hays County Local Health Department tallied 229 recoveries from COVID-19 and 111 new lab-confirmed cases on Thursday.
Epidemiologist Ian Harris said county residents should “do their part” to slow the spread of the coronavirus, recommending small New Year’s Eve celebrations at home with people in their own household or virtual events with friends and family.
“I understand how much we all want to be with our family and friends, especially on New Year’s Eve but by being proactive now, we can avoid another surge and more hospitalizations in January,” Harris said.
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