Cameron County reports 5 coronavirus-related deaths and 747 positive cases – KRGV

Cameron County on Thursday reported five coronavirus-related deaths and 747 positive cases of COVID-19.

The reported deaths raise the total number of COVID-19 deaths in the county to 2,088, according to a report released by the Cameron County Public Health Department. The youngest victim was a Harlingen man in his 30s.

Of the deceased, three were not vaccinated against the virus.

The 747 people who tested positive in the county are in the following age groups:

Age: 0-19

Of the 747 positive cases reported in the county, 264 were confirmed reports based on PCR testing, 480 were probable reports based on antigen testing, and 3 were self-reported based on at-home testing.

Vaccination efforts continue across Cameron County; currently, 82.42% of the population five years and older is fully vaccinated.

Cameron County Public Health continues to emphasize the importance of following COVID-19 prevention methods:

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Cameron County reports 5 coronavirus-related deaths and 747 positive cases - KRGV

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