City of Kingsville issued the following announcement on Nov. 27.
Kleberg County Judge Rudy Madrid and the City of Kingsville Mayor Sam Fugate received confirmation from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Region 11 of four additional COVID-19 cases and one additional COVID-19 related death.
The newly confirmed novel coronavirus case and DSHS adjustment brings our cumulative count in Kleberg County to 1183. To date, there have been 55 COVID-19-related deaths. Texas DSHS is reporting 29 individuals removed from isolation today, our confirmed active COVID-19 case count decreases to 94. Region 11 is no longer reporting transmission type, but they are reporting pervasive community spread of COVID-19 in our region. All individuals confirmed with active cases are in isolation and will continue to be monitored by Region 11.
Both city and county leaders are stressing the importance of following all CDC guidelines and recommendations. Please remember to socially distance, wear masks when distancing is not possible and frequently wash your hands. Stay home if you feel sick and isolate if you test positive for COVID-19.
Since March there have been 1183 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Kleberg County and two probable cases. This weekend’s newly confirmed cases do not have demographics assigned. We will work to gather that information after the holiday weekend.
The Texas Military Department returns to Kingsville December 3rd for free COVID-19 testing at the JK Northway Expo Center. Hours for testing are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
You may get the most up-to-date and accurate information on the official Kleberg County Facebook page @KlebergCountyCC and the official City of Kingsville Facebook page.
Media may direct inquiries to Janine Reyes, City of Kingsville PIO at (361) 455-5946.
Original source can be found here.
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