BEE COUNTY, Texas — Coronavirus reported cases continue to fluctuate across Texas, and in the coastal bend Bee County saw that happen even more during the summer months.
"In Bee County what we actually saw was a dramatic increase at the June to middle of August time frame," said Bee County Judge George Morrill.
Throughout the start of the pandemic, the county saw a relatively low number in average-reported COVID cases. When they did experience a spike in cases, it was reported to have been because of the state prison, the Garza-West Transfer Facility. However, since the first week of August, the state prison numbers have decreased while the Bee County community cases have increased.
"Over the course over the last few three to four weeks, we've had a few large days for Bee County," said Morrill.
Even though officials said they've been able to keep the testing rate high and overall, keep the numbers low for the area, the virus is unpredictable and difficult to understand where the surge comes from.
Judge Morrill says they've been able to keep the testing rate high, and overall keep their numbers low for the area.
"With COVID-19, it can pop up and when it pops up it can be spread very quickly," said Morrill.
Like many counties in the surrounding area, Morrill said the reported cases fluctuate. They had a few weeks with a high positivity rate, and during the month of September the numbers started to drop; but they'll continue to monitor the numbers and follow safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
