Novel Coronavirus

  

    

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Statistics

_{Please note these are abbreviated numbers. The statistics on the Arc GIS Dashboard contain greater detail, including Zip Code data. Information on www.cctexas.com/coronavirus is updated between 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Data on Arc GIS Dashboard is updated between 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Update schedule is approximate.}

STATISTICS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2020
Posted at 4:00 p.m.

	NEW CASES	TOTAL
State Cases (historic case data- 2 weeks or older)(&)	0	4,216
Health District Reporting (Daily Cases)	41	16,950
TOTAL	41	21,166

	NEW CASES	TOTAL
Confirmed Positive	19	16,190

	NEW CASES	TOTAL
Probable Positive	22	4,976

_{The State of Texas is requiring that all health authorities break out there positive cases into either confirmed positives or probable positive results by July 24th. Please see DSHS definitions below for the two categories.}

DSHS Surveillance Case Definitions for 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)- Revised: May 11, 2020
Confirmed: A case that is laboratory confirmed (detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in a clinical specimen using a molecular amplification detection test)
Probable: A case that meets clinical criteria AND epidemiologic linkage criteria with no confirmatory laboratory testing performed for COVID-19, OR Using a method approved or authorized by the FDA or designated authority, meets presumptive laboratory evidence of Detection of specific antigen (Ag) in a clinical specimen, OR Detection of a specific antibody in serum, plasma, or whole blood indicative of a new or recent infection, AND meets either clinical criteria OR epidemiologic linkage criteria. OR Meets vital records criteria (death certificate lists COVID-19 disease or SARS-CoV-2 as a cause of death or a significant condition contributing to death) with no confirmatory laboratory testing performed for COVID-19.
(&) The State of Texas-DSHS has provided additional case data to the Nueces County Health Department in July, August, September, and October for positive cases reported directly to the state with date ranges of April through September, total case count can be found above. These cases will be added into the overall reporting of Covid-19 statistics for Nueces County.
Do you have questions about Probable Positives? Learn more about Probable Positive Cases here.

SURVEILLANCE IN NUECES COUNTY

	NEW CASES	TOTAL
Deaths	1	440

CASE STATUS	NUMBER
Hospitalized***	2927
Currently in Hospital	69
-ICU (of those in Hospital)	23
Recovered ^	20357

 _{This table is based on the available data at the time of analysis (10/24/20 - 4 p.m.).  The additional cases are still under investigation.} 

 _{***Those hospitalized at some point during illness}

 _{^Recovered are those patients that were positive for COVID-19 and now are well and have met the criteria to be released from quarantine.}

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RECENT UPDATES

Drive-thru Flu Shot Event » _{^{October 20, 2020}}

COVID-19 Test Collection Sites » _{^{October 19, 2020}}

COVID-19 Vaccine Providers Needed » _{^{October 19, 2020}}

Halloween Do's and Don'ts » ^{_{October 1, 2020}}

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RECENT ORDERS

TABC Approves Nueces County Opt-In Request for Bars to Open at 50% » _{^{October 15, 2020}}

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order To Open Bars In Qualifying Counties » _{^{October 7, 2020}}

Governor Greg Abbott Issues Executive Order Relating to Hospital Capacity » _{^{September 17, 2020}}

Governor Greg Abbott Expands Capacity for Certain Services in Texas (GA-30) » _{^{September 17, 2020}}

Vessel Docking and Disembarkation Order Extended » _{^{September 14, 2020}}

Governor Abbott Extends Statewide Disaster Declaration For COVID-19 » _{^{September 7, 2020}}

Fifth Order Cancelling Jury Trials for Nueces County District Courts and County Courts at Law » _{^{August 26, 2020}}

Beach Curfew Order Rescinded for Nueces County Beaches » _{^{August 25, 2020}}

Beach Curfew Order for Nueces County Beaches » _{^{August 17, 2020}}

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