Wise County has 7 coronavirus cases in 5 zip codes, including 2 each near Decatur, Chico
Wise County has confirmed seven coronavirus cases, including two new positive tests as of Tuesday evening.
The seven total COVID-19 cases includes one patient recovery.
The county has tested 610 people, including 475 negative, 120 pending and eight inconclusive. There have been confirmed patients in five zip codes in the county, including two in 76234 (which includes Decatur) and two in 76431 (which includes Chico). Other cases are confirmed in 76073 (Paradise area), 76078 (Rhome area) and 76426 (Bridgeport area).
Health officials have confirmed other cases but haven’t verified residency of those patients so they are not yet included in the report.
This story was originally published April 15, 2020 at 3:47 PM.
Stefan Stevenson
Fort Worth Star-Telegram