KLEBERG COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Military Department is expanding COVID-19 testing in Kleberg County after an outbreak has been reported in the county, officials said Sunday.
The county now has 87 active coronavirus cases
County judge Rudy Madrid telling county commissioners there that 56 cases were added to their numbers over the weekend; however, he says those numbers did not pop up in a single day. It was a cumulative total over at least five days. Judge Madrid says they are seeing an increase in school-related cases.
“My fear is that if the numbers continue to spike in the state of Texas, once the governor gets involved then our hands are tied,” said Madrid. “The last thing we want to do is take back steps and start hurting our businesses again. So, all we can do is come together as a community, keep fighting, keep moving forward, keep enforcing all the necessary precautions.”
Testing in Kingsville will be Monday at the Kleberg County & City of Kingsville Joint Regional Testing Site at the JK Northway Expo Center. Testing will take place from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.
All individuals confirmed with active cases are in isolation and will continue to be monitored, Kleberg County officials said.
Both city and county leaders are stressing the importance of following all CDC guidelines and recommendations.
"Please remember to social distance, wear masks when distancing is not possible and frequently wash your hands. Stay home if you feel sick and isolate if you test positive for COVID-19," officials posted to their website.
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