Hays County reports 82 total COVID-19 cases, 58 active

Hays County reported five additional COVID-19 cases between Thursday and Friday.

The county now has a total of 82 confirmed cases of the coronavirus as of press time on Saturday. There are currently 58 active cases. Hays County has received 492 negative tests and 14 pending tests. Twenty-four county residents have recovered from the disease. Nine residents have been hospitalized from COVID-19, including three current hospitalizations.

Kyle has had 33 total cases and 24 active cases. San Marcos has had 24 total cases and currently has 17 active cases. Buda has recorded 15 total cases and has 10 active cases. Austin, within Hays County, has had four total cases and has two active cases. Dripping Springs has tallied three total cases and has two active cases. Wimberley has three total active cases.

According to the county, only eight patients who tested positive for the illness had traveled before becoming ill, while 74 residents had no travel history before becoming symptomatic.

Twenty-six residents who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 fall in the 50-59-year-old age range. Fifteen patients are between 30-39 years old. Fourteen people with the disease are 40-49 years old. Twelve residents fall in the 20-29 year old age range. Eight patients are 60-69 years old, four are 70-79 years old, two are between 10-19 years old and one is 9 years old or younger.

Fifty females and 32 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.