Brazoria County reports 42 confirmed coronavirus cases June 17

Here are the latest coronavirus updates in Brazoria County. (Community Impact staff)

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By Haley Morrison | 6:29 PM Jun 17, 2020 CDT | Updated 6:29 PM Jun 17, 2020 CDT

Brazoria County is reporting 42 confirmed coronavirus cases June 17, which, along with seven probable cases, bring the county total to over 1,000 cases. The county is also reporting seven recoveries.

Of the 42 confirmed cases, three of the individuals are 0-9 years old, five are 10-19 years old, eight are 20-29 years old, nine are 30-39 years old, 10 are 40-49 years old, six are 50-59 years old and one is 60-69 years old.

Of the 42 confirmed cases, 21 are Pearland residents, six are Alvin residents, one is an Angleton resident, six are Manvel residents, three are Iowa Colony residents, three are Lake Jackson residents and two are Freeport residents.

By Haley Morrison

Haley Morrison came to Community Impact Newspaper in 2017 after graduating from Baylor University. She was promoted to editor in February 2019. Haley primarily covers city government.

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