Health District announces increase in positive COVID-19 cases in Nueces County

John Oliva, Corpus Christi Caller Times

August 2, 2023 at 11:16 AM·1 min read

The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District announced an increase in reported positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the county compared to previous weeks in a news release issued Wednesday.

As of Friday, July 28, there have been 123,032 positive COVID-19 cases reported. During last week's findings, one death was reported, three people were reported to be in the ICU and eight people were currently in the hospital.

For the week of Friday, July 21, 81 cases were reported. For last week, the cases increased more than double with 179 reported cases.

The rise in cases in Nueces County is consistent with the increase in hospital admissions, positive test rates, and emergency room visits seen nationally, according to a release.

Capt. Robert Cruz holds a Moderna vial, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. Firefighters administer at-home COVID-19 vaccines.

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District recommended the following prevention practices:

Avoid large congregate settings
Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds
Stay home if you are feeling sick
Use the COVID-19 at-home test and report your results to the health district
Stay up to date on vaccine coverage

Residents can visit the health district for free at-home COVID-19 test kits during regular working hours on weekdays. COVID-19 vaccines are available from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at the health district located at 1702 Horne Road. No appointment is necessary.

Information regarding COVID-19 cases can be accessed at: cctexas.com/coronavirus. New case data is posted at 4:30 p.m. every Friday.