There are now 5,103 lab-confirmed cases of the virus in Hays County, and there have been 38 COVID-19-related deaths.
The county reported 18 current hospitalizations, including one new discharge and a new admittance, and a total of 126 confirmed hospitalizations of county residents due to the virus to date.
Hays County Epidemiologist Eric Schneider reported 20 new cases Aug. 13 and said that a total of 27,817 tests have been conducted on county residents to date.
According to an Aug. 13 press release, details for permanent testing sites will be announced soon.
