Updated 7:50 a.m., March 30

Over the weekend, March 27-29, reported COVID-19 cases in Fort Bend County reached 119.

So far, nine recoveries have been reported, and one death was reported March 27.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a domestic travel advisory March 28 due to the extensive community spread occurring in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The CDC urges residents to refrain from non-essential domestic travel for the next two weeks, from March 28-April 11.

Additionally, over the weekend, President Donald Trump extended social distancing guidelines through the end of April.


For more information on cases in Fort Bend County, click here.

Updated 4:34 p.m., March 27

The Fort Bend County Health and Human Services department announced the first COVID-19-related death in Fort Bend County on March 27.

The resident, who died March 25, was a woman in her 70s with significant pre-existing medical conditions, according to a release from the county. She was hospitalized briefly prior to passing away, and her physicians agreed that COVID-19 was a contributory factor in her death.


The department received test results today confirming the woman as a COVID-19 case, the release stated.

"The hearts and prayers of Fort Bend County are with the patient’s family in these trying times,” Fort Bend County Judge KP George said in the release. “As a community, we must come together to follow the CDC Guidelines and the Fort Bend County ‘Stay Home to Save Lives’ Order to slow the spread of this unprecedented global pandemic."

COVID-19 cases are increasing in Fort Bend, and there are likely more cases out there than are confirmed, the release said.

“This is a tragic and sad outcome for this family and our community. Today, we face a historic public health event affecting not only Fort Bend County but communities around the globe,” said Dr. Jacquelyn Minter, local health authority and director of Fort Bend County Health and Human Services. “We offer our heartfelt condolences to the patient’s family and friends.”


Fort Bend County remains under a "Stay Home to Save Lives" order until April 3.

Posted 12:25 p.m., March 27

In one day, cases of COVID-19 in Fort Bend County jumped from 54 to 86, according to the Fort Bend County Health and Human Services Department.

The county reported 32 additional cases of the coronavirus March 26, along with three additional recovery reports.


This increase comes after Fort Bend County opened its first testing center March 26. Before going to the testing center, patients must be screened by a health care professional by calling 281-238-7870.

Of the 86 confirmed county cases of COVID-19, 23% of patients are hospitalized, and 67% are recovering at home. Those who have recovered account for 9% of cases. So far, no coronavirus-related deaths have been reported in Fort Bend County.

The county is still operating under the "Stay Home to Save Lives" order Judge KP George put forth March 24, which will last until at least April 3.

For more information on cases in Fort Bend County, visit https://www.fbchealth.org/ncov.