The Hopkins County Emergency Management Team gave a quick update on the status of COVID-19 cases Thursday afternoon (June 25th). One new positive case was confirmed in Hopkins County and 10 new recoveries were reported at this time. This makes a total of 51 positive cases since the pandemic began, but a total of 30 of those are confrimed recovered. This leaves 21 active cases.
When asked about local hospital capacity, the Emergency Management Team confirmed that our local hospital was not anywhere near capacity and had plenty of room in all areas. Elective surgeries are still being performed at CHRISTUS-Sulphur Springs as four of the largest populated counties in the state have been told by Governor Abbott to halt all elective surgeries to save potential beds for COVID-19 patients.
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom urged residents to continue to practice social distancing, but stated that the wearing of masks was up to each individual and not mandatory at this time.
