The number of coronavirus cases in Brazoria County has doubled, bringing the total to 10. Four of the five new cases are Pearland-area residents, who are all recovering at home, in isolation. The fifth new case is an Alvin-area resident, who is also recovering at home, in isolation.
All of the cases are travel-related.
Updated at 10:51 a.m., March 20
Brazoria County Health Department has reported its fifth coronavirus case. The individual is a man between the ages of 40 and 50 who resides in the Rosharon area, according to a press release from the county. The individual is recovering at a private residence, according to the release.
Updated at 7:19 p.m., March 18.
Brazoria County reported its fourth coronavirus case. The individual is a man between the ages of 55 and 65 who resides in the Manvel area. The individual is hospitalized and in stable condition.
Updated at 3:40 p.m., March 18.
Brazoria County is reporting its third coronavirus case. The individual is a woman between the ages of 50 and 60 who resides in the Pearland area, according to the release.
The case is travel-related, according to the release.
Originally published at 1:15 p.m., March 14.
Brazoria County Health Department reported its first two presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, or new coronavirus, according to a press release sent out by the county.
The individuals live in the same household in the Alvin area and self-reported, according to the release. The individuals also had not traveled outside the Houston area recently, but did attend the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Cook-Off and Events, according to the release. The Brazoria County Health Department is conducting an investigation to identify contacts the individuals may have had, according to the release.