Nueces County reports an increase in positive COVID-19 cases

John Oliva, Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Nueces County saw a slight increase in positive COVID-19 cases for the week of Friday, Aug. 4.

The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District reported 196 cases, 17 more than last week's report, bringing the total amount of positive cases to 123,228 since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

No deaths were reported, but five people are currently in the ICU and an addition 13 are hospitalized.

A Heath care worker stands on Buford Street to direct them to the Corpus Christi drive-thru COVID-19 testing center at the old CHRISTUS Spohn Memorial Hospital parking lot on Thursday March 19, 2020.
A Heath care worker stands on Buford Street to direct them to the Corpus Christi drive-thru COVID-19 testing center at the old CHRISTUS Spohn Memorial Hospital parking lot on Thursday March 19, 2020.

The health district reported Wednesday an increase in positive COVID-19 cases within the county, which is consistent with the nation's increase.

On Thursday, Harbor Playhouse announced the cancellation of its weekend shows of "High School Musical" due to some of its cast testing positive for COVID-19.

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

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John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Contact him at john.oliva@caller.com or Twitter @johnpoliva. 

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