14 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed over the weekend surge the total cases in Grimes County to 40.
The new cases were announced over the weekend by Emergency Management Coordinator David Lilly. Listed below, are the total new case, their ages, and zip code locations.
The 27th patient is a female in her 50’s whose exposure was community spread, is not currently hospitalized, and resides in the 77868 zip code.
The 28th patient is a female in her 50’s whose exposure is unknown, hospitalization is unknown, and resides in the 77861 zip code.
The 29th patient is a female in her 50’s whose exposure was community spread, hospitalization is unknown, and resides in the 77868 zip code within Navasota city limits.
The 30th patient is a female in her 30’s whose exposure was community spread, hospitalization is unknown, and resides in the 77868 zip code within Navasota city limits.
The 31st patient is a male in his 50’s whose exposure was community spread, hospitalization is unknown, and resides in the 77868 zip code.
The 32nd patient is a male in his 70’s whose exposure was community spread, hospitalization is unknown, and resides in the 77868 zip code. The
33rd patient is a male in his 60’s whose exposure was community spread, hospitalization is unknown, and resides in the 77868 zip code.
The 34th patient is a male in his 40’s whose exposure was community spread, hospitalization is unknown, and resides in the 77868 zip code.
The 35th patient is a male in his 50’s whose exposure was community spread, hospitalization is unknown, and resides in the 77868 zip code.
The 36th patient is a male in his 60’s whose exposure was community spread, hospitalization is unknown, and resides in the 77868 zip code.
The 37th patient is a male in his 60’s whose hospitalization is unknown and resides in the 77868 zip code within Navasota city limits.
Patients 38 through 40 are TDCJ male offenders who are not currently hospitalized.
Of the 40 cases in the county, 13 of them have been attributed to the Wallace Pack Unit. As of Sunday, Grimes County has only had one COVID-19 related death, which was an inmate at the Pack Unit. Of the 40 cases, 34 of them are active, with 5 recovered.
No further information was released. County officials urge citizen’s to continue following social distancing guidelines and avoid large gatherings. Below is an updated map of cases within the county.