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Hays County reported 59 confirmed COVID-19 cases on Monday, including 43 active cases.
The county has received 381 negative tests and has eight pending tests. Sixteen residents diagnosed with the coronavirus have recovered. The county has seen seven people hospitalized because of COVID-19, including three current hospitalizations.
Kyle has had 20 total cases of the disease and has 16 active cases. San Marcos has seen 20 total cases and currently has 15 active cases. Buda has recorded 12 total cases and has eight active cases. Austin, within Hays County, has had four total cases and has two active cases. Dripping Springs has tallied two total cases and has one active case. Wimberley has only seen one active case.
According to the county, only eight patients who tested positive for the illness had traveled before becoming ill, while 51 residents had no travel history before becoming symptomatic.
Eighteen residents who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 fall in the 50-59-year-old age range. Eleven patients are between 30-39 years old. Eleven people with the disease are 40-49 years old. Eight residents fall in the 20-29 year old age range. Six patients are 60-69 years old, four are 70-79 years old and one is between 10-19 years old.
Thirty-seven females and 22 males have been diagnosed with the coronavirus.
Symptoms of COVID-19 can appear between 2-14 days of exposure to the virus. Symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that people should seek medical attention if they display one or more of the following symptoms: difficulty breathing or shortness of breath; persistent pain or pressure in the chest; new confusion or inability to arouse; or bluish lips or face. The CDC recommends calling a doctor’s office or emergency room before going. Those who self-isolate with COVID-19 can leave self-isolation if they haven't had a fever for at least 72 hours (without the use of medicine that reduces fevers), symptoms have improved and it’s been at least 7 days since symptoms first appeared, according to the CDC.
