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Hays County COVID-19 Update May 9

Today’s Hays County Local Health Department report shows one new COVID-19 case since yesterday. Epidemiologist Eric Schneider said of the County’s 204 lab-confirmed cases to date, 73 are active. He said 129 individuals are now considered recovered.

Total hospitalizations remain at 20, with four persons currently hospitalized. Negative tests are at 1,919 with 16 pending.

Due to the Mother’s Day holiday, this may be the only update for the weekend.

Hays County is offering free one-day COVID-19 testing at two locations (one in Wimberley, one in Dripping Springs) this Sunday, May 10. Individuals must register, complete a health screening and have an appointment. Call 512.883.2400 or visit TXCOVIDTEST.ORG to register and take the health screening. You can call until 5 p.m. Saturday (May 9) and can begin calling again Sunday at 8 a.m.

COVID-19 Case Update May 9:

Lab Confirmed Negative Pending Recovered Active Cases Fatalities Total Hospitalizations Current Hospitalizations
204 1,919 16 129 73 2 20 4

 

Age Range Female Male Total Fatalities
0-9 yrs. 2 0 2 0
10-19 yrs. 5 3 8 0
20-29 yrs. 24 14 38 0
30-39 yrs. 27 20 47
40-49 yrs. 24 9 33 0
50-59 yrs. 18 24 42 0
60-69 yrs. 12 7 19 0
70-79 yrs. 4 5 9 0
> 80 yrs. 4 2 6 2
TOTAL 120 84 204 2

 

Travel Related 10
No Travel Reported 194
Interview Pending 0
TOTAL 204

 

Area Total Cases Active Cases
Austin 4 0
Bear Creek 1 1
Buda 27 7
Driftwood 2 0
Dripping Springs 6 3
Hays 0 0
Kyle 94 38
Manchaca 0 0
Mountain City 0 0
Neiderwald 2 0
San Marcos 59 20
Uhland 1 0
Wimberley 8 4
Woodcreek 0 0
TOTAL 204 73

Prevention Tips:

1.     Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds several times a day, including between your fingers and underneath your nails. Handwashing is considered the best way to remove germs and dirt, and hand sanitizers should be used only when handwashing is not available. The hand sanitizers should be at least 60 percent alcohol to be effective.

2.     Avoid handshaking and high-fives

3.     Avoid touching your face – especially your eyes, nose, and mouth

4.     Stay home when you feel sick

5.     Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue then put the tissue in the trash, or use the crook of your elbow if a tissue isn’t available

6.     Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household disinfectant cleaning spray or wipe. Clean cell and desk phones, computer keyboards, door handles, and work surfaces often.

7.     The CDC is now recommending persons visiting grocery stores, pharmacies, etc., wear cloth face masks to help keep from spreading COVID-19 since people who are not experiencing symptoms may be contagious. If you have close, frequent contact with a sick person you should also wear a mask as should the patient if he or she is able to wear one.

8.     Avoid travel to areas that have been designated high-risk areas because of multiple verified cases of COVID-19.

9.     Individuals are encouraged to avoid large gatherings. This includes, but is not limited to concerts, plays, sporting events, gymnasiums, dances, and restaurants. Recreation activities that can be practiced in private are encouraged. This virus spreads by person-to-person transmission just like the flu, so limiting human contact can help prevent COVID-19 from spreading.

Hays County Epidemiologist Eric Schneider reminded residents to rely on qualified information sources for additional information such as the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Centers for Disease Control which offers information in Spanish and Chinese as well as English. The County’s COVID-19 info is here. As with any emergency situation, www.HaysInformed.com, the countywide emergency notification blog, has a rolling list of important information regarding COVID-19. Many City websites also have information for their residents.

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