Hood County reports woman in her 50s is fourth coronavirus death, but cases remain low
Hood County health officials reported the fourth coronavirus-related death on Tuesday.
A woman in her 50s died earlier this month while hospitalized outside of the county.
Hood County, which includes Granbury, Lipan, Tolar and Pecan Plantation, has confirmed 35 COVID-19 cases, including five active cases and at least 28 recoveries.
Three of the four pandemic deaths were residents 65 or older.
The county has reported 2,001 negative tests and are awaiting the results for 84. The current positive test rate is 2.2%, according to health officials. There have been 44 positive tests out of 2,045 (which includes some repeated patients).
COVID-19 Hospitalizations over Time
Coronavirus daily hospitalization counts in Texas and the larger Trauma Service Areas, beginning April 8, 2020. Data provided by Texas Health and Human Services.
