Coronavirus Updates: Latest News & Info

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COVID-19, a coronavirus which began spreading rapidly in March 2020 has not only affected the world for a year, it’s changed how we deal with daily life. As the tide begins to turn against the virus with multiple vaccines and more, the numbers are still on and the relaxing of mandates is slowly beginning to occur across the country.

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Here are the latest updates:

UPDATE: May 15

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 654,078
Number of deaths: 7,391
Number of recoveries: 609,571

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (204,653 cases, 1,687 deaths, 198,492 recoveries)
Houston (191,783 cases, 2,704 deaths, 185,526 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (58,300 cases, 633 deaths, 56,991 recoveries)
Montgomery County (53,574 cases, 299 deaths, 28,325 recoveries)
Brazoria County (36,375 cases, 429 deaths, 35,039 recoveries)
Galveston County (33,963 cases, 352 deaths, 31,982 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,672 cases, 250 deaths, 22,094 recoveries)
Walker County (8,706 cases, 126 deaths, 8,564 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 14

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 653,569
Number of deaths: 7,374
Number of recoveries: 608,822

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (204,422 cases, 1,680 deaths, 198,209 recoveries)
Houston (191,793 cases, 2,698 deaths, 185,526 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (58,235 cases, 633 deaths, 56,858 recoveries)
Montgomery County (53,505 cases, 299 deaths, 28,325 recoveries)
Brazoria County (36,344 cases, 428 deaths, 34,981 recoveries)
Galveston County (33,928 cases, 350 deaths, 31,863 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,650 cases, 250 deaths, 22,057 recoveries)
Walker County (8,806 cases, 126 deaths, 8,646 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 13

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 653,569
Number of deaths: 7,374
Number of recoveries: 608,822

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (204,422 cases, 1,680 deaths, 198,209 recoveries)
Houston (191,793 cases, 2,698 deaths, 185,526 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (58,235 cases, 633 deaths, 56,858 recoveries)
Montgomery County (53,505 cases, 299 deaths, 28,325 recoveries)
Brazoria County (36,344 cases, 428 deaths, 34,981 recoveries)
Galveston County (33,928 cases, 350 deaths, 31,863 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,650 cases, 250 deaths, 22,057 recoveries)
Walker County (8,806 cases, 126 deaths, 8,646 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 12

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 652,979
Number of deaths: 7,356
Number of recoveries: 608,023

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (204,422 cases, 1,680 deaths, 198,209 recoveries)
Houston (191,793 cases, 2,698 deaths, 185,526 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (58,235 cases, 633 deaths, 56,858 recoveries)
Montgomery County (53,505 cases, 299 deaths, 28,325 recoveries)
Brazoria County (36,344 cases, 428 deaths, 34,981 recoveries)
Galveston County (33,928 cases, 350 deaths, 31,863 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,650 cases, 250 deaths, 22,057 recoveries)
Walker County (8,806 cases, 126 deaths, 8,646 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 11

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 652,979
Number of deaths: 7,356
Number of recoveries: 608,023

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (204,254 cases, 1,675 deaths, 197,910 recoveries)
Houston (191,721 cases, 2,691 deaths, 185,526 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (58,157 cases, 633 deaths, 56,631 recoveries)
Montgomery County (53,412 cases, 299 deaths, 28,287 recoveries)
Brazoria County (36,278 cases, 425 deaths, 34,896 recoveries)
Galveston County (33,873 cases, 350 deaths, 31,773 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,646 cases, 250 deaths, 22,045 recoveries)
Walker County (8,806 cases, 126 deaths, 8,646 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 10

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 652,267
Number of deaths: 7,329
Number of recoveries: 607,274

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (204,050 cases, 1,673 deaths, 197,615 recoveries)
Houston (191,605 cases, 2,686 deaths, 185,526 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (58,020 cases, 622 deaths, 56,631 recoveries)
Montgomery County (53,338 cases, 297 deaths, 28,201 recoveries)
Brazoria County (36,278 cases, 422 deaths, 34,825 recoveries)
Galveston County (33,809 cases, 349 deaths, 31,674 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,606 cases, 249 deaths, 21,945 recoveries)
Walker County (8,809 cases, 126 deaths, 8,646 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 9

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 651,761
Number of deaths: 7,306
Number of recoveries: 606,286

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (203,909 cases, 1,668 deaths, 197,297 recoveries)
Houston (191,506 cases, 2,675 deaths, 185,515 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (57,942 cases, 619 deaths, 56,445 recoveries)
Montgomery County (53,251 cases, 297 deaths, 28,152 recoveries)
Brazoria County (36,234 cases, 419 deaths, 34,632 recoveries)
Galveston County (33,777 cases, 349 deaths, 31,638 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,573 cases, 249 deaths, 21,945 recoveries)
Walker County (8,809 cases, 126 deaths, 8,646 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 8

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 651,044
Number of deaths: 7,292
Number of recoveries: 605,723

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (203,798 cases, 1,663 deaths, 197,016 recoveries)
Houston (191,390 cases, 2,668 deaths, 185,488 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (57,942 cases, 619 deaths, 56,445 recoveries)
Montgomery County (53,059 cases, 296 deaths, 28,048 recoveries)
Brazoria County (36,131 cases, 419 deaths, 34,598 recoveries)
Galveston County (33,707 cases, 348 deaths, 31,624 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,531 cases, 249 deaths, 21,884 recoveries)
Walker County (8,811 cases, 126 deaths, 8,646 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 7

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 650,467
Number of deaths: 7,277
Number of recoveries: 604,327

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (203,414 cases, 1,661 deaths, 196,504 recoveries)
Houston (191,223 cases, 2,655 deaths, 184,604 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (57,942 cases, 619 deaths, 56,445 recoveries)
Montgomery County (53,059 cases, 296 deaths, 28,048 recoveries)
Brazoria County (36,131 cases, 419 deaths, 34,598 recoveries)
Galveston County (33,707 cases, 348 deaths, 31,624 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,531 cases, 249 deaths, 21,884 recoveries)
Walker County (8,811 cases, 126 deaths, 8,646 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 6

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 649,613
Number of deaths: 7,245
Number of recoveries: 603,588

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (203,217 cases, 1,651 deaths, 196,618 recoveries)
Houston (190,950 cases, 2,639 deaths, 184,604 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (57,929 cases, 617 deaths, 56,360 recoveries)
Montgomery County (52,975 cases, 295 deaths, 27,993 recoveries)
Brazoria County (36,069 cases, 419 deaths, 34,541 recoveries)
Galveston County (33,620 cases, 348 deaths, 31,514 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,531 cases, 249 deaths, 21,884 recoveries)
Walker County (8,811 cases, 126 deaths, 8,646 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 5

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 648,826
Number of deaths: 7,215
Number of recoveries: 602,720

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (202,916 cases, 1,645 deaths, 195,819 recoveries)
Houston (190,897 cases, 2,627 deaths, 184,602 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (57,701 cases, 612 deaths, 56,105 recoveries)
Montgomery County (52,938 cases, 292 deaths, 27,933 recoveries)
Brazoria County (36,031 cases, 417 deaths, 34,476 recoveries)
Galveston County (33,533 cases, 347 deaths, 31,465 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,457 cases, 249 deaths, 21,803 recoveries)
Walker County (8,847 cases, 125 deaths, 8,675 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 4

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 647,487
Number of deaths: 7,129
Number of recoveries: 600,930

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (202,344 cases, 1,617 deaths, 194,705 recoveries)
Houston (190,804 cases, 2,606 deaths, 184,684 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (57,253 cases, 600 deaths, 55,888 recoveries)
Montgomery County (52,794 cases, 288 deaths, 27,817 recoveries)
Brazoria County (35,960 cases, 416 deaths, 34,239 recoveries)
Galveston County (33,542 cases, 347 deaths, 31,406 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,409 cases, 247 deaths, 21,759 recoveries)
Walker County (8,817 cases, 125 deaths, 8,633 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 3

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 647,130
Number of deaths: 7,144
Number of recoveries: 600,559

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (202,344 cases, 1,617 deaths, 194,705 recoveries)
Houston (190,804 cases, 2,606 deaths, 184,684 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (57,253 cases, 600 deaths, 55,888 recoveries)
Montgomery County (52,794 cases, 288 deaths, 27,817 recoveries)
Brazoria County (35,960 cases, 416 deaths, 34,239 recoveries)
Galveston County (33,486 cases, 347 deaths, 31,347 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,389 cases, 247 deaths, 21,759 recoveries)
Walker County (8,795 cases, 125 deaths, 8,604 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 2

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 646,366
Number of deaths: 7,124
Number of recoveries: 600,244

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (202,344 cases, 1,617 deaths, 194,705 recoveries)
Houston (190,579 cases, 2,587 deaths, 184,684 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (57,253 cases, 600 deaths, 55,888 recoveries)
Montgomery County (52,540 cases, 288 deaths, 27,702 recoveries)
Brazoria County (35,866 cases, 416 deaths, 34,167 recoveries)
Galveston County (33,406 cases, 344 deaths, 31,323 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,344 cases, 247 deaths, 21,664 recoveries)
Walker County (8,789 cases, 125 deaths, 8,604 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 1

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 645,914
Number of deaths: 7,106
Number of recoveries: 598,818

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (202,805 cases, 1,617 deaths, 194,551 recoveries)
Houston (190,453 cases, 2,573 deaths, 183,468 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (57,253 cases, 600 deaths, 55,888 recoveries)
Montgomery County (52,540 cases, 288 deaths, 27,702 recoveries)
Brazoria County (35,866 cases, 416 deaths, 34,167 recoveries)
Galveston County (33,406 cases, 344 deaths, 31,323 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,344 cases, 247 deaths, 21,664 recoveries)
Walker County (8,789 cases, 125 deaths, 8,604 recoveries)

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UPDATE: April 30

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 645,511
Number of deaths: 7,100
Number of recoveries: 598,501

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (201,756 cases, 1,615 deaths, 194,314 recoveries)
Houston (190,453 cases, 2,573 deaths, 183,468 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (57,253 cases, 600 deaths, 55,888 recoveries)
Montgomery County (52,540 cases, 288 deaths, 27,702 recoveries)
Brazoria County (35,866 cases, 416 deaths, 34,167 recoveries)
Galveston County (33,360 cases, 344 deaths, 31,262 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,344 cases, 247 deaths, 21,664 recoveries)
Walker County (8,806 cases, 125 deaths, 8,617 recoveries)

UPDATE: April 28

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 643,586
Number of deaths: 7,052
Number of recoveries: 596,695

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (201,063 cases, 1,604 deaths, 193,740 recoveries)
Houston (190,375 cases, 2,555 deaths, 183,271 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (56,985 cases, 598 deaths, 55,647 recoveries)
Montgomery County (52,207 cases, 283 deaths, 27,502 recoveries)
Brazoria County (35,707 cases, 414 deaths, 34,041 recoveries)
Galveston County (33,233 cases, 343 deaths, 31,128 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,295 cases, 245 deaths, 21,485 recoveries)
Walker County (8,817 cases, 125 deaths, 8,632 recoveries)

UPDATE: April 27

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 642,837
Number of deaths: 7,018
Number of recoveries: 595,910

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (200,812 cases, 1,589 deaths, 193,436 recoveries)
Houston (190,275 cases, 2,541 deaths, 183,283 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (56,921 cases, 598 deaths, 55,446 recoveries)
Montgomery County (52,078 cases, 283 deaths, 27,446 recoveries)
Brazoria County (35,655 cases, 413 deaths, 33,962 recoveries)
Galveston County (33,182 cases, 340 deaths, 31,047 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,256 cases, 245 deaths, 21,446 recoveries)
Walker County (8,810 cases, 125 deaths, 8,626 recoveries)

UPDATE: April 25

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 641,765
Number of deaths: 6,987
Number of recoveries: 594,684

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (200,354 cases, 1,577 deaths, 193,057 recoveries)
Houston (190,193 cases, 2,524 deaths, 183,016 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (56,814 cases, 598 deaths, 55,446 recoveries)
Montgomery County (51,928 cases, 282 deaths, 27,359 recoveries)
Brazoria County (35,582 cases, 412 deaths, 33,781 recoveries)
Galveston County (33,133 cases, 340 deaths, 30,967 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,195 cases, 245 deaths, 21,386 recoveries)
Walker County (8,790 cases, 125 deaths, 8,609 recoveries)

GALVESTON COUNTY SHUTS DOWN MASS VACCINATION SITE: The mass vaccination site located at Walker Hill Park will be shut down on May 1 as county officials say the site has largely accomplished its goal. Click here for more information.

UPDATE: April 24

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 640,059
Number of deaths: 6,936
Number of recoveries: 592,328

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (200,146 cases, 1,573 deaths, 192,623 recoveries)
Houston (189,271 cases, 2,486 deaths, 181,558 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (56,802 cases, 597 deaths, 55,400 recoveries)
Montgomery County (51,683 cases, 281 deaths, 27,192 recoveries)
Brazoria County (35,515 cases, 410 deaths, 33,676 recoveries)
Galveston County (33,062 cases, 337 deaths, 30,939 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,133 cases, 245 deaths, 21,317 recoveries)
Walker County (8,783 cases, 125 deaths, 8,609 recoveries)

UPDATE: April 23

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 639,541
Number of deaths: 6,921
Number of recoveries: 591,730

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (199,804 cases, 1,561 deaths, 192,407 recoveries)
Houston (189,271 cases, 2,486 deaths, 181,558 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (56,726 cases, 597 deaths, 55,222 recoveries)
Montgomery County (51,683 cases, 281 deaths, 27,192 recoveries)
Brazoria County (35,481 cases, 410 deaths, 33,638 recoveries)
Galveston County (33,046 cases, 337 deaths, 30,832 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,133 cases, 245 deaths, 21,317 recoveries)
Walker County (8,790 cases, 124 deaths, 8,617 recoveries)

UPDATE: April 22

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 638,798
Number of deaths: 6,903
Number of recoveries: 590,894

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (199,578 cases, 1,560 deaths, 192,195 recoveries)
Houston (188,845 cases, 2,477 deaths, 181,425 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (56,594 cases, 595 deaths, 55,112 recoveries)
Montgomery County (51,582 cases, 280 deaths, 27,123 recoveries)
Brazoria County (35,418 cases, 409 deaths, 33,506 recoveries)
Galveston County (32,995 cases, 337 deaths, 30,761 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,099 cases, 242 deaths, 21,277 recoveries)
Walker County (8,781 cases, 124 deaths, 8,604 recoveries)

UPDATE: April 21

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 637,005
Number of deaths: 6,861
Number of recoveries: 590,224

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (199,227 cases, 1,550 deaths, 191,911 recoveries)
Houston (188,531 cases, 2,468 deaths, 181,403 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (56,594 cases, 595 deaths, 55,112 recoveries)
Montgomery County (51,558 cases, 279 deaths, 27,022 recoveries)
Brazoria County (35,403 cases, 408 deaths, 33,506 recoveries)
Galveston County (32,945 cases, 336 deaths, 30,720 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,079 cases, 242 deaths, 21,228 recoveries)
Walker County (8,771 cases, 124 deaths, 8,606 recoveries)

UPDATE: April 20

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 636,358
Number of deaths: 6,857
Number of recoveries: 589,402

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (198,954 cases, 1,546 deaths, 191,609 recoveries)
Houston (188,237 cases, 2,458 deaths, 181,403 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (56,431 cases, 595 deaths, 54,815 recoveries)
Montgomery County (51,425 cases, 278 deaths, 26,972 recoveries)
Brazoria County (35,328 cases, 405 deaths, 33,426 recoveries)
Galveston County (32,872 cases, 336 deaths, 30,663 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,042 cases, 242 deaths, 21,161 recoveries)
Walker County (8,744 cases, 125 deaths, 8,563 recoveries)

UPDATE: April 19

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 634,995
Number of deaths: 6,848
Number of recoveries: 588,303

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (198,562 cases, 1,538 deaths, 191,247 recoveries)
Houston (188,058 cases, 2,450 deaths, 181,361 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (56,229 cases, 595 deaths, 54,820 recoveries)
Montgomery County (51,224 cases, 278 deaths, 26,880 recoveries)
Brazoria County (35,185 cases, 403 deaths, 33,184 recoveries)
Galveston County (32,824 cases, 336 deaths, 30,581 recoveries)
Brazos County (22,006 cases, 242 deaths, 21,111 recoveries)
Walker County (8,740 cases, 125 deaths, 8,563 recoveries)

UPDATE: April 18

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 633,996
Number of deaths: 6,816
Number of recoveries: 587,378

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (198,442 cases, 1,535 deaths, 190,964 recoveries)
Houston (187,755 cases, 2,434 deaths, 181,361 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (56,195 cases, 592 deaths, 54,464 recoveries)
Montgomery County (50,976 cases, 277 deaths, 26,773 recoveries)
Brazoria County (35,156 cases, 403 deaths, 33,184 recoveries)
Galveston County (32,719 cases, 336 deaths, 30,505 recoveries)
Brazos County (21,911 cases, 242 deaths, 21,035 recoveries)
Walker County (8,727 cases, 125 deaths, 8,563 recoveries)

UPDATE: April 17

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 633,480
Number of deaths: 6,798
Number of recoveries: 586,100

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (198,169 cases, 1,535 deaths, 190,766 recoveries)
Houston (187,515 cases, 2,417 deaths, 180,300 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (56,195 cases, 592 deaths, 54,464 recoveries)
Montgomery County (50,976 cases, 277 deaths, 26,773 recoveries)
Brazoria County (35,156 cases, 403 deaths, 33,184 recoveries)
Galveston County (32,791 cases, 336 deaths, 30,505 recoveries)
Brazos County (21,911 cases, 242 deaths, 21,035 recoveries)
Walker County (8,726 cases, 125 deaths, 8,563 recoveries)

UPDATE: April 16

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 633,000
Number of deaths: 6,792
Number of recoveries: 585,521

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (197,933 cases, 1,530 deaths, 190,621 recoveries)
Houston (187,515 cases, 2,417 deaths, 180,181 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (56,195 cases, 592 deaths, 54,464 recoveries)
Montgomery County (50,976 cases, 277 deaths, 26,773 recoveries)
Brazoria County (35,094 cases, 403 deaths, 33,117 recoveries)
Galveston County (32,681 cases, 335 deaths, 30,397 recoveries)
Brazos County (21,911 cases, 242 deaths, 21,035 recoveries)
Walker County (8,703 cases, 125 deaths, 8,524 recoveries)

UPDATE: April 15

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 632,131
Number of deaths: 6,761
Number of recoveries: 584,440

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (197,703 cases, 1,519 deaths, 190,469 recoveries)
Houston (187,231 cases, 2,404 deaths, 180,080 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (56,153 cases, 590 deaths, 54,218 recoveries)
Montgomery County (50,915 cases, 276 deaths, 26,663 recoveries)
Brazoria County (35,034 cases, 402 deaths, 33,042 recoveries)
Galveston County (32,657 cases, 335 deaths, 30,100 recoveries)
Brazos County (21,806 cases, 242 deaths, 21,035 recoveries)
Walker County (8,701 cases, 125 deaths, 8,518 recoveries)

UPDATE: April 14

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 631,082
Number of deaths: 6,736
Number of recoveries: 583,887

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (197,409 cases, 1,501 deaths, 189,991 recoveries)
Houston (186,949 cases, 2,394 deaths, 179,971 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (56,069 cases, 590 deaths, 54,250 recoveries)
Montgomery County (50,866 cases, 274 deaths, 26,587 recoveries)
Brazoria County (34,912 cases, 399 deaths, 32,910 recoveries)
Galveston County (32,598 cases, 334 deaths, 30,009 recoveries)
Brazos County (21,730 cases, 242 deaths, 21,035 recoveries)
Walker County (8,684 cases, 124 deaths, 8,499 recoveries)

UPDATE: April 13

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 629,936
Number of deaths: 6,706
Number of recoveries: 582,535

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (197,111 cases, 1,501 deaths, 189,991 recoveries)
Houston (186,598 cases, 2,382 deaths, 179,779 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (55,898 cases, 590 deaths, 54,084 recoveries)
Montgomery County (50,740 cases, 273 deaths, 26,491 recoveries)
Brazoria County (34,853 cases, 398 deaths, 32,828 recoveries)
Galveston County (32,560 cases, 334 deaths, 29,607 recoveries)
Brazos County (21,691 cases, 242 deaths, 20,960 recoveries)
Walker County (8,686 cases, 124 deaths, 8,510 recoveries)

UPDATE: April 12

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 628,545
Number of deaths: 6,682
Number of recoveries: 581,132

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (196,628 cases, 1,493 deaths, 189,464 recoveries)
Houston (186,378 cases, 2,367 deaths, 179,779 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (55,623 cases, 590 deaths, 53,932 recoveries)
Montgomery County (50,660 cases, 273 deaths, 26,427 recoveries)
Brazoria County (34,820 cases, 398 deaths, 32,701 recoveries)
Galveston County (32,503 cases, 334 deaths, 29,426 recoveries)
Brazos County (21,631 cases, 242 deaths, 20,931 recoveries)
Walker County (8,685 cases, 124 deaths, 8,483 recoveries)

UPDATE: April 10

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 626,137
Number of deaths: 6,614
Number of recoveries: 577,570

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (195,982 cases, 1,493 deaths, 189,030 recoveries)
Houston (185,682 cases, 2,294 deaths, 177,176 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (55,569 cases, 587 deaths, 53,932 recoveries)
Montgomery County (50,287 cases, 273 deaths, 26,340 recoveries)
Brazoria County (34,660 cases, 395 deaths, 32,648 recoveries)
Galveston County (32,330 cases, 334 deaths, 29,312 recoveries)
Brazos County (21,559 cases, 242 deaths, 20,826 recoveries)
Walker County (8,668 cases, 123 deaths, 8,483 recoveries)

UPDATE: April 7

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 624,255
Number of deaths: 6,554
Number of recoveries: 575,505

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (195,428 cases, 1,489 deaths, 188,433 recoveries)
Houston (185,224 cases, 2,266 deaths, 177,070 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (55,411 cases, 587 deaths, 53,633 recoveries)
Montgomery County (50,084 cases, 273 deaths, 26,246 recoveries)
Brazoria County (34,531 cases, 390 deaths, 32,374 recoveries)
Galveston County (32,202 cases, 331 deaths, 29,170 recoveries)
Brazos County (21,470 cases, 242 deaths, 20,603 recoveries)
Walker County (8,663 cases, 123 deaths, 8,452 recoveries)

UPDATE: April 6

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 623,375
Number of deaths: 6,538
Number of recoveries: 574,583

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (195,073 cases, 1,481 deaths, 187,892 recoveries)
Houston (185,224 cases, 2,266 deaths, 177,070 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (55,324 cases, 587 deaths, 53,594 recoveries)
Montgomery County (49,936 cases, 273 deaths, 26,131 recoveries)
Brazoria County (34,474 cases, 383 deaths, 32,374 recoveries)
Galveston County (32,145 cases, 331 deaths, 29,087 recoveries)
Brazos County (21,403 cases, 242 deaths, 20,603 recoveries)
Walker County (8,648 cases, 123 deaths, 8,442 recoveries)

UPDATE: April 5

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 622,067
Number of deaths: 6,510
Number of recoveries: 573,978

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (194,519 cases, 1,473 deaths, 187,587 recoveries)
Houston (185,165 cases, 2,256 deaths, 177,007 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (55,041 cases, 584 deaths, 53,303 recoveries)
Montgomery County (49,839 cases, 272 deaths, 26,063 recoveries)
Brazoria County (34,412 cases, 383 deaths, 32,003 recoveries)
Galveston County (32,099 cases, 331 deaths, 29,028 recoveries)
Brazos County (21,353 cases, 235 deaths, 21,118 recoveries)
Walker County (8,634 cases, 123 deaths, 8,389 recoveries)

UPDATE: April 4

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 620,974
Number of deaths: 6,489
Number of recoveries: 572,062

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (194,495 cases, 1,473 deaths, 187,281 recoveries)
Houston (184,789 cases, 2,243 deaths, 176,890 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (54,879 cases, 579 deaths, 53,143 recoveries)
Montgomery County (49,605 cases, 270 deaths, 25,847 recoveries)
Brazoria County (34,234 cases, 383 deaths, 32,003 recoveries)
Galveston County (32,031 cases, 331 deaths, 29,007 recoveries)
Brazos County (21,315 cases, 235 deaths, 20,339 recoveries)
Walker County (8,620 cases, 123 deaths, 8,389 recoveries)

UPDATE: April 2

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 620,373
Number of deaths: 6,479
Number of recoveries: 570,511

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (194,233 cases, 1,473 deaths, 187,013 recoveries)
Houston (184,504 cases, 2,233 deaths, 175,633 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (54,879 cases, 579 deaths, 53,143 recoveries)
Montgomery County (49,605 cases, 270 deaths, 25,847 recoveries)
Brazoria County (34,234 cases, 383 deaths, 32,003 recoveries)
Galveston County (32,031 cases, 331 deaths, 29,007 recoveries)
Brazos County (21,315 cases, 235 deaths, 20,339 recoveries)
Walker County (8,615 cases, 123 deaths, 8,391 recoveries)

UPDATE: April 1

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 619,113
Number of deaths: 6,457
Number of recoveries: 569,369

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (193,581 cases, 1,466 deaths, 186,388 recoveries)
Houston (184,139 cases, 2,229 deaths, 175,364 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (54,879 cases, 579 deaths, 53,143 recoveries)
Montgomery County (49,605 cases, 270 deaths, 25,847 recoveries)
Brazoria County (34,234 cases, 383 deaths, 32,003 recoveries)
Galveston County (31,994 cases, 329 deaths, 28,894 recoveries)
Brazos County (21,315 cases, 235 deaths, 20,339 recoveries)
Walker County (8,602 cases, 123 deaths, 8,382 recoveries)

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UPDATE: March 31

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 617,635
Number of deaths: 6,433
Number of recoveries: 568,466

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (193,292 cases, 1,463 deaths, 186,048 recoveries)
Houston (183,579 cases, 2,213 deaths, 175,307 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (54,793 cases, 579 deaths, 53,044 recoveries)
Montgomery County (49,477 cases, 268 deaths, 25,787 recoveries)
Brazoria County (34,092 cases, 381 deaths, 31,918 recoveries)
Galveston County (31,883 cases, 329 deaths, 28,866 recoveries)
Brazos County (21,277 cases, 235 deaths, 20,227 recoveries)
Walker County (8,621 cases, 123 deaths, 8,394 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 30

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 616,767
Number of deaths: 6,419
Number of recoveries: 566,784

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (192,998 cases, 1,459 deaths, 185,714 recoveries)
Houston (183,579 cases, 2,213 deaths, 175,003 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (54,507 cases, 572 deaths, 52,532 recoveries)
Montgomery County (49,368 cases, 266 deaths, 25,709 recoveries)
Brazoria County (34,074 cases, 379 deaths, 31,803 recoveries)
Galveston County (31,837 cases, 329 deaths, 28,667 recoveries)
Brazos County (21,202 cases, 235 deaths, 20,134 recoveries)
Walker County (8,621 cases, 123 deaths, 8,394 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 29

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 615,531
Number of deaths: 6,390
Number of recoveries: 565,910

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (192,653 cases, 1,450 deaths, 185,321 recoveries)
Houston (183,156 cases, 2,202 deaths, 175,003 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (54,507 cases, 572 deaths, 52,532 recoveries)
Montgomery County (49,238 cases, 266 deaths, 25,624 recoveries)
Brazoria County (34,001 cases, 378 deaths, 31,705 recoveries)
Galveston County (31,795 cases, 328 deaths, 28,605 recoveries)
Brazos County (21,173 cases, 232 deaths, 20,603 recoveries)
Walker County (8,477 cases, 121 deaths, 8,343 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 28

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 612,704
Number of deaths: 6,361
Number of recoveries: 564,865

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (192,467 cases, 1,442 deaths, 185,024 recoveries)
Houston (181,054 cases, 2,158 deaths, 174,937 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (54,420 cases, 567 deaths, 52,372 recoveries)
Montgomery County (48,926 cases, 266 deaths, 25,415 recoveries)
Brazoria County (33,962 cases, 378 deaths, 31,568 recoveries)
Galveston County (31,691 cases, 328 deaths, 28,580 recoveries)
Brazos County (21,068 cases, 232 deaths, 19,927 recoveries)
Walker County (7,650 cases, 122 deaths, 8,353 recoveries)

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UPDATE: March 25

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 609,416
Number of deaths: 6,315
Number of recoveries: 560,315

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (191,017 cases, 1,436 deaths, 183,882 recoveries)
Houston (181,054 cases, 2,158 deaths, 172,071 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (54,303 cases, 567 deaths, 52,311 recoveries)
Montgomery County (48,832 cases, 266 deaths, 25,355 recoveries)
Brazoria County (33,787 cases, 373 deaths, 31,403 recoveries)
Galveston County (31,572 cases, 326 deaths, 28,347 recoveries)
Brazos County (21,002 cases, 232 deaths, 19,796 recoveries)
Walker County (7,642 cases, 121 deaths, 8,339 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 24

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 607,073
Number of deaths: 6,289
Number of recoveries: 556,978

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (190,758 cases, 1,430 deaths, 183,372 recoveries)
Houston (180,639 cases, 2,141 deaths, 172,071 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (54,215 cases, 567 deaths, 52,179 recoveries)
Montgomery County (48,713 cases, 265 deaths, 25,250 recoveries)
Brazoria County (33,703 cases, 373 deaths, 31,252 recoveries)
Galveston County (31,515 cases, 326 deaths, 28,347 recoveries)
Brazos County (18,885 cases, 232 deaths, 17,708 recoveries)
Walker County (8,519 cases, 121 deaths, 8,366 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 23

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 606,164
Number of deaths: 6,273
Number of recoveries: 555,476

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (190,522 cases, 1,427 deaths, 182,825 recoveries)
Houston (180,639 cases, 2,141 deaths, 171,969 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (54,118 cases, 566 deaths, 51,935 recoveries)
Montgomery County (48,506 cases, 265 deaths, 25,185 recoveries)
Brazoria County (33,612 cases, 367 deaths, 31,112 recoveries)
Galveston County (31,444 cases, 326 deaths, 28,166 recoveries)
Brazos County (18,739 cases, 226 deaths, 17,602 recoveries)
Walker County (8,510 cases, 122 deaths, 8,358 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 22

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 604,764
Number of deaths: 6,248
Number of recoveries: 553,922

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (189,923 cases, 1,426 deaths, 182,214 recoveries)
Houston (180,563 cases, 2,134 deaths, 171,969 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (53,824 cases, 555 deaths, 51,656 recoveries)
Montgomery County (48,355 cases, 264 deaths, 25,108 recoveries)
Brazoria County (33,542 cases, 367 deaths, 30,982 recoveries)
Galveston County (31,418 cases, 323 deaths, 28,032 recoveries)
Brazos County (18,695 cases, 226 deaths, 17,559 recoveries)
Walker County (8,506 cases, 122 deaths, 8,318 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 21

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 603,517
Number of deaths: 6,222
Number of recoveries: 552,289

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (189,865 cases, 1,426 deaths, 181,713 recoveries)
Houston (180,027 cases, 2,121 deaths, 171,807 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (53,759 cases, 546 deaths, 51,280 recoveries)
Montgomery County (48,064 cases, 262 deaths, 24,868 recoveries)
Brazoria County (33,461 cases, 365 deaths, 30,721 recoveries)
Galveston County (31,337 cases, 323 deaths, 28,027 recoveries)
Brazos County (18,617 cases, 226 deaths, 17,497 recoveries)
Walker County (8,500 cases, 122 deaths, 8,318 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 20

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 602,626
Number of deaths: 6,209
Number of recoveries: 550,616

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (189,586 cases, 1,426 deaths, 181,085 recoveries)
Houston (179,599 cases, 2,109 deaths, 170,799 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (53,759 cases, 546 deaths, 51,280 recoveries)
Montgomery County (48,064 cases, 262 deaths, 24,868 recoveries)
Brazoria County (33,395 cases, 365 deaths, 30,721 recoveries)
Galveston County (31,337 cases, 323 deaths, 28,027 recoveries)
Brazos County (18,617 cases, 226 deaths, 17,497 recoveries)
Walker County (8,484 cases, 122 deaths, 8,318 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 19

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 601,752
Number of deaths: 6,197
Number of recoveries: 549,141

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (188,940 cases, 1,416 deaths, 179,979 recoveries)
Houston (179,599 cases, 2,109 deaths, 170,664 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (53,759 cases, 546 deaths, 51,280 recoveries)
Montgomery County (48,064 cases, 262 deaths, 24,868 recoveries)
Brazoria County (33,307 cases, 365 deaths, 30,617 recoveries)
Galveston County (31,265 cases, 322 deaths, 27,958 recoveries)
Brazos County (18,617 cases, 226 deaths, 17,497 recoveries)
Walker County (8,476 cases, 121 deaths, 8,311 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 18

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 600,608
Number of deaths: 6,174
Number of recoveries: 548,368

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (188,940 cases, 1,416 deaths, 179,979 recoveries)
Houston (179,273 cases, 2,099 deaths, 170,664 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (53,468 cases, 546 deaths, 50,981 recoveries)
Montgomery County (47,834 cases, 261 deaths, 24,750 recoveries)
Brazoria County (33,195 cases, 365 deaths, 30,511 recoveries)
Galveston County (31,214 cases, 322 deaths, 27,866 recoveries)
Brazos County (18,545 cases, 226 deaths, 17,420 recoveries)
Walker County (8,476 cases, 121 deaths, 8,311 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 17

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 599,641
Number of deaths: 6,130
Number of recoveries: 547,381

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (188,687 cases, 1,409 deaths, 179,610 recoveries)
Houston (179,088 cases, 2,090 deaths, 170,598 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (53,368 cases, 539 deaths, 50,811 recoveries)
Montgomery County (47,666 cases, 261 deaths, 24,649 recoveries)
Brazoria County (33,120 cases, 359 deaths, 30,444 recoveries)
Galveston County (31,168 cases, 321 deaths, 27,788 recoveries)
Brazos County (18,433 cases, 226 deaths, 17,306 recoveries)
Walker County (8,494 cases, 115 deaths, 8,325 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 16

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 598,282
Number of deaths: 6,096
Number of recoveries: 546,302

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (188,239 cases, 1,402 deaths, 179,250 recoveries)
Houston (178,727 cases, 2,084 deaths, 170,470 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (53,258 cases, 539 deaths, 50,632 recoveries)
Montgomery County (47,595 cases, 256 deaths, 24,528 recoveries)
Brazoria County (32,996 cases, 352 deaths, 30,357 recoveries)
Galveston County (31,133 cases, 318 deaths, 27,759 recoveries)
Brazos County (18,340 cases, 221 deaths, 17,269 recoveries)
Walker County (8,487 cases, 121 deaths, 8,309 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 15

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 596,458
Number of deaths: 6,067
Number of recoveries: 545,470

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (187,385 cases, 1,395 deaths, 178,989 recoveries)
Houston (178,308 cases, 2,079 deaths, 170,470 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (53,020 cases, 532 deaths, 50,615 recoveries)
Montgomery County (47,478 cases, 254 deaths, 24,353 recoveries)
Brazoria County (32,996 cases, 352 deaths, 30,357 recoveries)
Galveston County (31,063 cases, 314 deaths, 27,674 recoveries)
Brazos County (18,266 cases, 221 deaths, 17,172 recoveries)
Walker County (8,488 cases, 121 deaths, 8,304 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 13

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 593,816
Number of deaths: 6,032
Number of recoveries: 544,794

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (187,157 cases, 1,395 deaths, 178,681 recoveries)
Houston (176,919 cases, 2,063 deaths, 170,332 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (52,894 cases, 527 deaths, 50,370 recoveries)
Montgomery County (47,171 cases, 252 deaths, 24,250 recoveries)
Brazoria County (32,860 cases, 349 deaths, 30,284 recoveries)
Galveston County (30,960 cases, 314 deaths, 27,561 recoveries)
Brazos County (18,149 cases, 221 deaths, 17,602 recoveries)
Walker County (8,471 cases, 120 deaths, 8,303 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 12

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 593,044
Number of deaths: 6,012
Number of recoveries: 541,305

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (186,629 cases, 1,390 deaths, 178,154 recoveries)
Houston (176,919 cases, 2,050 deaths, 167,825 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (52,894 cases, 527 deaths, 50,370 recoveries)
Montgomery County (47,171 cases, 252 deaths, 24,250 recoveries)
Brazoria County (32,768 cases, 349 deaths, 30,168 recoveries)
Galveston County (30,864 cases, 314 deaths, 27,313 recoveries)
Brazos County (18,149 cases, 221 deaths, 17,602 recoveries)
Walker County (8,501 cases, 120 deaths, 8,331 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 11

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 591,530
Number of deaths: 5,995
Number of recoveries: 538,811

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (186,212 cases, 1,385 deaths, 177,564 recoveries)
Houston (176,504 cases, 2,043 deaths, 167,612 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (52,747 cases, 527 deaths, 50,180 recoveries)
Montgomery County (46,993 cases, 252 deaths, 24,040 recoveries)
Brazoria County (32,708 cases, 349 deaths, 29,911 recoveries)
Galveston County (30,784 cases, 312 deaths, 27,106 recoveries)
Brazos County (18,031 cases, 221 deaths, 16,851 recoveries)
Walker County (8,485 cases, 119 deaths, 8,322 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 10

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 589,111
Number of deaths: 5,962
Number of recoveries: 537,277

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (185,645 cases, 1,377 deaths, 176,863 recoveries)
Houston (175,293 cases, 2,034 deaths, 167,398 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (52,688 cases, 527 deaths, 50,030 recoveries)
Montgomery County (46,794 cases, 249 deaths, 23,805 recoveries)
Brazoria County (32,612 cases, 344 deaths, 29,911 recoveries)
Galveston County (30,713 cases, 306 deaths, 26,980 recoveries)
Brazos County (17,940 cases, 221 deaths, 16,851 recoveries)
Walker County (8,463 cases, 119 deaths, 8,297 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 9

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 587,652
Number of deaths: 5,931
Number of recoveries: 535,172

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (185,271 cases, 1,376 deaths, 176,039 recoveries)
Houston (175,184 cases, 2,026 deaths, 167,366 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (52,114 cases, 519 deaths, 49,354 recoveries)
Montgomery County (46,713 cases, 249 deaths, 23,631 recoveries)
Brazoria County (32,536 cases, 339 deaths, 29,788 recoveries)
Galveston County (30,641 cases, 304 deaths, 26,926 recoveries)
Brazos County (17,828 cases, 221 deaths, 16,726 recoveries)
Walker County (8,506 cases, 115 deaths, 8,331 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 8

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 586,205
Number of deaths: 5,911
Number of recoveries: 533,441

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (184,798 cases, 1,371 deaths, 175,276 recoveries)
Houston (175,150 cases, 2,018 deaths, 167,366 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (51,739 cases, 514 deaths, 49,135 recoveries)
Montgomery County (46,534 cases, 247 deaths, 23,455 recoveries)
Brazoria County (32,443 cases, 339 deaths, 29,606 recoveries)
Galveston County (30,530 cases, 304 deaths, 26,861 recoveries)
Brazos County (17,785 cases, 220 deaths, 16,668 recoveries)
Walker County (8,495 cases, 117 deaths, 8,281 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 7

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 584,713
Number of deaths: 5,893
Number of recoveries: 529,165

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (184,273 cases, 1,367 deaths, 174,673 recoveries)
Houston (175,109 cases, 2,012 deaths, 165,550 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (51,615 cases, 511 deaths, 48,606 recoveries)
Montgomery County (46,058 cases, 247 deaths, 22,985 recoveries)
Brazoria County (32,349 cases, 335 deaths, 29,383 recoveries)
Galveston County (30,434 cases, 304 deaths, 26,520 recoveries)
Brazos County (17,723 cases, 220 deaths, 16,450 recoveries)
Walker County (8,472 cases, 117 deaths, 8,281 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 6

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 583,650
Number of deaths: 5,880
Number of recoveries: 528,007

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (183,809 cases, 1,367 deaths, 173,964 recoveries)
Houston (174,696 cases, 2,001 deaths, 165,116 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (51,615 cases, 511 deaths, 48,606 recoveries)
Montgomery County (46,058 cases, 247 deaths, 22,985 recoveries)
Brazoria County (32,221 cases, 335 deaths, 29,383 recoveries)
Galveston County (30,434 cases, 304 deaths, 26,520 recoveries)
Brazos County (17,723 cases, 220 deaths, 16,450 recoveries)
Walker County (8,472 cases, 117 deaths, 8,281 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 5

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 582,525
Number of deaths: 5,858
Number of recoveries: 523,009

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (183,371 cases, 1,366 deaths, 173,064 recoveries)
Houston (174,187 cases, 1,988 deaths, 161,412 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (51,615 cases, 511 deaths, 48,606 recoveries)
Montgomery County (46,058 cases, 247 deaths, 22,985 recoveries)
Brazoria County (32,192 cases, 331 deaths, 29,249 recoveries)
Galveston County (30,364 cases, 304 deaths, 26,378 recoveries)
Brazos County (17,723 cases, 220 deaths, 16,450 recoveries)
Walker County (8,472 cases, 116 deaths, 8,265 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 4

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 580,729
Number of deaths: 5,831
Number of recoveries: 520,604

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (183,834 cases, 1,364 deaths, 172,219 recoveries)
Houston (173,595 cases, 1,976 deaths, 161,271 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (51,323 cases, 511 deaths, 48,223 recoveries)
Montgomery County (46,058 cases, 247 deaths, 22,985 recoveries)
Brazoria County (32,095 cases, 331 deaths, 29,051 recoveries)
Galveston County (30,235 cases, 301 deaths, 26,105 recoveries)
Brazos County (17,646 cases, 214 deaths, 16,456 recoveries)
Walker County (8,486 cases, 115 deaths, 8,284 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 3

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 578,518
Number of deaths: 5,797
Number of recoveries: 518,098

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (183,322 cases, 1,358 deaths, 171,317 recoveries)
Houston (172,743 cases, 1,965 deaths, 161,038 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (51,075 cases, 511 deaths, 47,459 recoveries)
Montgomery County (45,872 cases, 247 deaths, 22,789 recoveries)
Brazoria County (31,970 cases, 326 deaths, 28,882 recoveries)
Galveston County (30,160 cases, 298 deaths, 25,992 recoveries)
Brazos County (17,532 cases, 209 deaths, 16,461 recoveries)
Walker County (8,486 cases, 116 deaths, 8,287 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 2

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 576,087
Number of deaths: 5,777
Number of recoveries: 515,758

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (181,387 cases, 1,355 deaths, 169,869 recoveries)
Houston (172,053 cases, 1,956 deaths, 160,990 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (50,923 cases, 511 deaths, 47,459 recoveries)
Montgomery County (45,635 cases, 246 deaths, 22,520 recoveries)
Brazoria County (31,775 cases, 326 deaths, 28,687 recoveries)
Galveston County (30,081 cases, 295 deaths, 25,625 recoveries)
Brazos County (17,490 cases, 209 deaths, 16,461 recoveries)
Walker County (8,485 cases, 115 deaths, 8,280 recoveries)

UPDATE: March 1

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 572,627
Number of deaths: 5,756
Number of recoveries: 512,356

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (179,349 cases, 1,348 deaths, 168,598 recoveries)
Houston (171,714 cases, 1,951 deaths, 160,723 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (50,425 cases, 503 deaths, 46,723 recoveries)
Montgomery County (45,528 cases, 244 deaths, 22,380 recoveries)
Brazoria County (31,681 cases, 323 deaths, 28,480 recoveries)
Galveston County (30,000 cases, 291 deaths, 25,382 recoveries)
Brazos County (17,393 cases, 208 deaths, 16,346 recoveries)
Walker County (8,453 cases, 115 deaths, 8,216 recoveries)

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UPDATE: February 28

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 570,350
Number of deaths: 5,715
Number of recoveries: 508,446

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (179,292 cases, 1,348 deaths, 167,883 recoveries)
Houston (170,909 cases, 1,944 deaths, 160,278 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (50,276 cases, 496 deaths, 46,571 recoveries)
Montgomery County (44,999 cases, 244 deaths, 22,114 recoveries)
Brazoria County (31,583 cases, 323 deaths, 28,306 recoveries)
Galveston County (29,859 cases, 291 deaths, 25,120 recoveries)
Brazos County (17,283 cases, 208 deaths, 16,367 recoveries)
Walker County (8,444 cases, 115 deaths, 8,216 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 27

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 568,792
Number of deaths: 5,702
Number of recoveries: 508,446

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (177,939 cases, 1,337 deaths, 166,532 recoveries)
Houston (170,909 cases, 1,944 deaths, 160,278 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (50,276 cases, 496 deaths, 46,571 recoveries)
Montgomery County (44,999 cases, 244 deaths, 22,114 recoveries)
Brazoria County (31,483 cases, 323 deaths, 28,306 recoveries)
Galveston County (29,859 cases, 291 deaths, 25,120 recoveries)
Brazos County (17,283 cases, 208 deaths, 16,367 recoveries)
Walker County (8,417 cases, 115 deaths, 8,216 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 26

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 567,727
Number of deaths: 5,672
Number of recoveries: 507,211

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (177,216 cases, 1,326 deaths, 165,784 recoveries)
Houston (170,909 cases, 1,944 deaths, 160,278 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (50,276 cases, 496 deaths, 46,571 recoveries)
Montgomery County (44,999 cases, 244 deaths, 22,114 recoveries)
Brazoria County (31,351 cases, 315 deaths, 28,113 recoveries)
Galveston County (29,726 cases, 288 deaths, 24,874 recoveries)
Brazos County (17,283 cases, 208 deaths, 16,367 recoveries)
Walker County (8,476 cases, 111 deaths, 8,216 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 25

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 563,620
Number of deaths: 5,657
Number of recoveries: 502,824

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (173,989 cases, 1,318 deaths, 162,619 recoveries)
Houston (170,909 cases, 1,944 deaths, 160,278 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (50,546 cases, 492 deaths, 46,311 recoveries)
Montgomery County (44,862 cases, 244 deaths, 21,852 recoveries)
Brazoria County (31,162 cases, 315 deaths, 27,875 recoveries)
Galveston County (29,617 cases, 288 deaths, 24,641 recoveries)
Brazos County (17,162 cases, 208 deaths, 16,319 recoveries)
Walker County (8,452 cases, 113 deaths, 8,187 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 24

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 562,038
Number of deaths: 5,634
Number of recoveries: 497,760

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (173,382 cases, 1,311 deaths, 161,532 recoveries)
Houston (170,720 cases, 1,941 deaths, 157,504 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (50,516 cases, 492 deaths, 45,946 recoveries)
Montgomery County (44,579 cases, 242 deaths, 21,733 recoveries)
Brazoria County (31,001 cases, 310 deaths, 27,649 recoveries)
Galveston County (29,526 cases, 287 deaths, 24,485 recoveries)
Brazos County (17,072 cases, 208 deaths, 16,287 recoveries)
Walker County (8,447 cases, 113 deaths, 8,053 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 23

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 560,654
Number of deaths: 5,606
Number of recoveries: 494,999

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (172,906 cases, 1,301 deaths, 160,394 recoveries)
Houston (170,667 cases, 1,934 deaths, 157,277 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (49,933 cases, 492 deaths, 45,603 recoveries)
Montgomery County (44,439 cases, 240 deaths, 21,582 recoveries)
Brazoria County (30,793 cases, 309 deaths, 27,384 recoveries)
Galveston County (29,383 cases, 286 deaths, 24,157 recoveries)
Brazos County (16,947 cases, 208 deaths, 16,187 recoveries)
Walker County (8,437 cases, 112 deaths, 8,026 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 22

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 559,288
Number of deaths: 5,548
Number of recoveries: 491,506

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (172,501 cases, 1,284 deaths, 159,318 recoveries)
Houston (170,569 cases, 1,928 deaths, 157,068 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (49,805 cases, 492 deaths, 45,221 recoveries)
Montgomery County (44,346 cases, 239 deaths, 21,511 recoveries)
Brazoria County (30,661 cases, 304 deaths, 26,746 recoveries)
Galveston County (29,263 cases, 282 deaths, 23,810 recoveries)
Brazos County (16,888 cases, 200 deaths, 16,155 recoveries)
Walker County (8,425 cases, 111 deaths, 7,946 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 21

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 557,168
Number of deaths: 5,518
Number of recoveries: 488,330

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (172,208 cases, 1,284 deaths, 158,245 recoveries)
Houston (170,101 cases, 1,923 deaths, 157,039 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (49,229 cases, 482 deaths, 44,346 recoveries)
Montgomery County (44,060 cases, 237 deaths, 22,240 recoveries)
Brazoria County (30,566 cases, 303 deaths, 26,236 recoveries)
Galveston County (29,139 cases, 270 deaths, 23,255 recoveries)
Brazos County (16,670 cases, 200 deaths, 15,408 recoveries)
Walker County (8,425 cases, 111 deaths, 7,946 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 19

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 553,762
Number of deaths: 5,466
Number of recoveries: 482,483

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (171,515 cases, 1,269 deaths, 156,767 recoveries)
Houston (169,044 cases, 1,916 deaths, 155,882 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (48,534 cases, 469 deaths, 41,918 recoveries)
Montgomery County (44,060 cases, 237 deaths, 22,240 recoveries)
Brazoria County (29,930 cases, 303 deaths, 25,106 recoveries)
Galveston County (29,035 cases, 258 deaths, 23,167 recoveries)
Brazos County (16,670 cases, 200 deaths, 15,408 recoveries)
Walker County (8,358 cases, 111 deaths, 7,844 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 17

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 551,060
Number of deaths: 5,427
Number of recoveries: 471,789

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (171,331 cases, 1,261 deaths, 154,822 recoveries)
Houston (168,035 cases, 1,897 deaths, 150,608 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (48,534 cases, 469 deaths, 41,918 recoveries)
Montgomery County (43,077 cases, 231 deaths, 20,432 recoveries)
Brazoria County (29,861 cases, 297 deaths, 25,362 recoveries)
Galveston County (28,673 cases, 258 deaths, 22,390 recoveries)
Brazos County (16,575 cases, 200 deaths, 15,202 recoveries)
Walker County (8,358 cases, 111 deaths, 7,844 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 14

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 548,180
Number of deaths: 5,405
Number of recoveries: 466,862

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (170,401 cases, 1,251 deaths, 151,941 recoveries)
Houston (166,611 cases, 1,889 deaths, 150,177 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (48,534 cases, 469 deaths, 41,918 recoveries)
Montgomery County (43,077 cases, 231 deaths, 20,432 recoveries)
Brazoria County (29,676 cases, 297 deaths, 25,058 recoveries)
Galveston County (28,673 cases, 258 deaths, 22,390 recoveries)
Brazos County (16,575 cases, 200 deaths, 15,202 recoveries)
Walker County (8,286 cases, 111 deaths, 7,714 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 13

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 546,608
Number of deaths: 5,398
Number of recoveries: 462,001

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (169,735 cases, 1,251 deaths, 151,249 recoveries)
Houston (165,938 cases, 1,884 deaths, 146,077 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (48,534 cases, 469 deaths, 41,918 recoveries)
Montgomery County (43,077 cases, 231 deaths, 20,432 recoveries)
Brazoria County (29,578 cases, 297 deaths, 25,033 recoveries)
Galveston County (28,673 cases, 258 deaths, 22,390 recoveries)
Brazos County (16,575 cases, 200 deaths, 15,202 recoveries)
Walker County (8,268 cases, 111 deaths, 7,712 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 12

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 543,751
Number of deaths: 5,381
Number of recoveries: 459,951

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (169,341 cases, 1,251 deaths, 150,257 recoveries)
Houston (164,938 cases, 1,871 deaths, 145,820 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (48,534 cases, 469 deaths, 41,918 recoveries)
Montgomery County (43,077 cases, 231 deaths, 20,432 recoveries)
Brazoria County (29,463 cases, 296 deaths, 24,948 recoveries)
Galveston County (28,567 cases, 258 deaths, 21,934 recoveries)
Brazos County (16,575 cases, 200 deaths, 15,202 recoveries)
Walker County (8,172 cases, 111 deaths, 7,588 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 11

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 540,995
Number of deaths: 5,352
Number of recoveries: 456,795

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (167,847 cases, 1,251 deaths, 148,858 recoveries)
Houston (163,990 cases, 1,861 deaths, 145,640 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (48,166 cases, 469 deaths, 41,320 recoveries)
Montgomery County (42,810 cases, 229 deaths, 20,267 recoveries)
Brazoria County (29,328 cases, 294 deaths, 24,775 recoveries)
Galveston County (28,392 cases, 258 deaths, 21,934 recoveries)
Brazos County (16,527 cases, 200 deaths, 15,059 recoveries)
Walker County (8,149 cases, 111 deaths, 7,506 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 10

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 538,049
Number of deaths: 5,312
Number of recoveries: 449,517

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (166,804 cases, 1,246 deaths, 147,369 recoveries)
Houston (163,452 cases, 1,850 deaths, 142,328 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (47,662 cases, 465 deaths, 40,225 recoveries)
Montgomery County (42,477 cases, 226 deaths, 19,965 recoveries)
Brazoria County (29,195 cases, 291 deaths, 24,496 recoveries)
Galveston County (28,256 cases, 253 deaths, 21,475 recoveries)
Brazos County (16,495 cases, 193 deaths, 14,948 recoveries)
Walker County (8,121 cases, 111 deaths, 7,474 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 9

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 535,982
Number of deaths: 5,268
Number of recoveries: 446,255

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (166,138 cases, 1,243 deaths, 145,848 recoveries)
Houston (163,438 cases, 1,838 deaths, 141,863 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (47,283 cases, 458 deaths, 40,182 recoveries)
Montgomery County (42,261 cases, 225 deaths, 19,857 recoveries)
Brazoria County (29,021 cases, 289 deaths, 24,245 recoveries)
Galveston County (28,130 cases, 250 deaths, 21,114 recoveries)
Brazos County (16,395 cases, 184 deaths, 14,853 recoveries)
Walker County (8,056 cases, 109 deaths, 7,427 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 8

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 534,192
Number of deaths: 5,239
Number of recoveries: 441,709

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (165,729 cases, 1,229 deaths, 144,362 recoveries)
Houston (163,438 cases, 1,838 deaths, 141,863 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (46,775 cases, 455 deaths, 38,603 recoveries)
Montgomery County (41,848 cases, 224 deaths, 19,790 recoveries)
Brazoria County (28,879 cases, 287 deaths, 24,032 recoveries)
Galveston County (28,013 cases, 247 deaths, 20,516 recoveries)
Brazos County (16,335 cases, 181 deaths, 14,750 recoveries)
Walker County (8,076 cases, 107 deaths, 7,357 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 7

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 531,872
Number of deaths: 5,225
Number of recoveries: 439,144

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (165,595 cases, 1,227 deaths, 143,024 recoveries)
Houston (162,831 cases, 1,829 deaths, 141,927 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (46,474 cases, 453 deaths, 38,497 recoveries)
Montgomery County (41,310 cases, 223 deaths, 19,421 recoveries)
Brazoria County (28,729 cases, 287 deaths, 23,655 recoveries)
Galveston County (27,803 cases, 247 deaths, 20,163 recoveries)
Brazos County (16,271 cases, 181 deaths, 14,638 recoveries)
Walker County (8,038 cases, 107 deaths, 7,357 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 6

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 530,278
Number of deaths: 5,208
Number of recoveries: 434,520

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (165,051 cases, 1,227 deaths, 142,316 recoveries)
Houston (162,028 cases, 1,814 deaths, 138,146 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (46,474 cases, 453 deaths, 38,497 recoveries)
Montgomery County (41,310 cases, 223 deaths, 19,421 recoveries)
Brazoria County (28,687 cases, 287 deaths, 23,655 recoveries)
Galveston County (27,803 cases, 247 deaths, 20,163 recoveries)
Brazos County (16,178 cases, 181 deaths, 14,527 recoveries)
Walker County (8,006 cases, 106 deaths, 7,356 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 5

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 528,755
Number of deaths: 5,186
Number of recoveries: 432,305

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (164,220 cases, 1,212 deaths, 141,038 recoveries)
Houston (162,028 cases, 1,814 deaths, 138,146 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (46,474 cases, 453 deaths, 38,497 recoveries)
Montgomery County (41,310 cases, 223 deaths, 19,421 recoveries)
Brazoria County (28,517 cases, 285 deaths, 23,531 recoveries)
Galveston County (27,657 cases, 246 deaths, 19,636 recoveries)
Brazos County (16,073 cases, 181 deaths, 14,424 recoveries)
Walker County (7,941 cases, 105 deaths, 7,339 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 4

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 526,047
Number of deaths: 5,162
Number of recoveries: 428,097

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (163,380 cases, 1,210 deaths, 139,353 recoveries)
Houston (161,630 cases, 1,806 deaths, 137,853 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (46,148 cases, 451 deaths, 37,931 recoveries)
Montgomery County (40,954 cases, 221 deaths, 19,220 recoveries)
Brazoria County (28,365 cases, 281 deaths, 23,321 recoveries)
Galveston County (27,320 cases, 246 deaths, 19,129 recoveries)
Brazos County (15,971 cases, 181 deaths, 14,316 recoveries)
Walker County (7,820 cases, 104 deaths, 7,297 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 3

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 523,238
Number of deaths: 5,119
Number of recoveries: 425,368

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (162,847 cases, 1,196 deaths, 137,762 recoveries)
Houston (160,561 cases, 1,798 deaths, 137,504 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (45,862 cases, 451 deaths, 36,849 recoveries)
Montgomery County (40,601 cases, 221 deaths, 19,052 recoveries)
Brazoria County (28,190 cases, 273 deaths, 22,924 recoveries)
Galveston County (27,320 cases, 242 deaths, 18,498 recoveries)
Brazos County (15,881 cases, 180 deaths, 15,701 recoveries)
Walker County (7,854 cases, 104 deaths, 7,340 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 2

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 519,169
Number of deaths: 5,081
Number of recoveries: 417,771

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (161,557 cases, 1,195 deaths, 135,923 recoveries)
Houston (159,187 cases, 1,791 deaths, 134,281 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (45,547 cases, 447 deaths, 36,830 recoveries)
Montgomery County (40,360cases, 212 deaths, 18,854 recoveries)
Brazoria County (27,893 cases, 267 deaths, 22,600 recoveries)
Galveston County (27,160 cases, 242 deaths, 18,498 recoveries)
Brazos County (15,773 cases, 179 deaths, 14,114 recoveries)
Walker County (7,794 cases, 99 deaths, 7,125 recoveries)

UPDATE: February 1

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 514,927
Number of deaths: 5,032
Number of recoveries: 412,893

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (161,049 cases, 1,181 deaths, 133,998 recoveries)
Houston (158,751 cases, 1,784 deaths, 134,037 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (44,520 cases, 442 deaths, 35,470 recoveries)
Montgomery County (40,042 cases, 211 deaths, 18,689 recoveries)
Brazoria County (27,651 cases, 264 deaths, 22,277 recoveries)
Galveston County (26,297 cases, 236 deaths, 18,498 recoveries)
Brazos County (15,712 cases, 177 deaths, 14,015 recoveries)
Walker County (7,711 cases, 103 deaths, 7,033 recoveries)

Fort Bend Opens Vaccine Registration Portal: Fort Bend County announces that they have received a shipment of vaccines from the state and have opened registration at www.fbchealth.org for those in the 1A and 1B populations. Twitter and Facebook.

For those that qualify, please sign up and schedule your appointment. Make sure to check your Junk/Spam folder and answer your phone even if you don’t recognize the number to ensure you get your appointment information.

If you have any questions about the COVID-19 vaccine’s safety or eligibility guidelines, please visit the DSHS information page or contact our vaccine question hotline at 832-471–1373

In the meantime, Fort Bend County is administering thousands and thousands of vaccines. We are incredibly grateful to all the staff, volunteers, and all those working overtime on the behalf of our community.

Coronavirus Updates: Latest News & Info was originally published on ronetheboxhouston.staging.go.ione.nyc

UPDATE: January 31

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 508,814
Number of deaths: 5,010
Number of recoveries: 407,640

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (159,968 cases, 1,181 deaths, 132,217 recoveries)
Houston (157,686 cases, 1,779 deaths, 134,023 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (44,144 cases, 435 deaths, 34,834 recoveries)
Montgomery County (39,241 cases, 211 deaths, 18,338 recoveries)
Brazoria County (27,248 cases, 264 deaths, 21,674 recoveries)
Galveston County (26,618 cases, 236 deaths, 18,338 recoveries)
Brazos County (15,608 cases, 177 deaths, 13,908 recoveries)
Walker County (7,710 cases, 103 deaths, 7,030 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 30

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 505,364
Number of deaths: 4,996
Number of recoveries: 402,443

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (158,614 cases, 1,181 deaths, 131,230 recoveries)
Houston (156,083 cases, 1,767 deaths, 129,947 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (44,144 cases, 435 deaths, 34,834 recoveries)
Montgomery County (39,241 cases, 211 deaths, 18,338 recoveries)
Brazoria County (27,221 cases, 264 deaths, 21,674 recoveries)
Galveston County (26,618 cases, 236 deaths, 18,338 recoveries)
Brazos County (15,506 cases, 176 deaths, 13,804 recoveries)
Walker County (7,660 cases, 103 deaths, 7,030 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 29

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 501,773
Number of deaths: 4,975
Number of recoveries: 399,777

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (157,205 cases, 1,180 deaths, 129,757 recoveries)
Houston (154,460 cases, 1,757 deaths, 129,554 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (44,144 cases, 435 deaths, 34,834 recoveries)
Montgomery County (39,241 cases, 211 deaths, 18,338 recoveries)
Brazoria County (27,132 cases, 262 deaths, 21,432 recoveries)
Galveston County (26,462 cases, 235 deaths, 18,269 recoveries)
Brazos County (15,402 cases, 176 deaths, 13,704 recoveries)
Walker County (7,614 cases, 103 deaths, 6,821 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 28

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 497,317
Number of deaths: 4,933
Number of recoveries: 397,385

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (156,301 cases, 1,164 deaths, 129,202 recoveries)
Houston (152,601 cases, 1,748 deaths, 128,535 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (43,681 cases, 429 deaths, 34,778 recoveries)
Montgomery County (38,904 cases, 209 deaths, 18,247 recoveries)
Brazoria County (26,888 cases, 262 deaths, 21,334 recoveries)
Galveston County (26,218 cases, 235 deaths, 18,156 recoveries)
Brazos County (15,259 cases, 171 deaths, 13,533 recoveries)
Walker County (7,595 cases, 102 deaths, 6,777 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 27

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 493,208
Number of deaths: 4,917
Number of recoveries: 394,637

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (155,094 cases, 1,161 deaths, 127,970 recoveries)
Houston (151,401 cases, 1,742 deaths, 128,535 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (43,233 cases, 429 deaths, 34,345 recoveries)
Montgomery County (38,557 cases, 207 deaths, 18,086 recoveries)
Brazoria County (26,682 cases, 259 deaths, 21,074 recoveries)
Galveston County (26,024 cases, 234 deaths, 17,916 recoveries)
Brazos County (15,142 cases, 174 deaths, 13,418 recoveries)
Walker County (7,570 cases, 102 deaths, 6,738 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 26

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 492,599
Number of deaths: 4,875
Number of recoveries: 386,278

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (154,242 cases, 1,159 deaths, 126,191 recoveries)
Houston (150,091 cases, 1,733 deaths, 123,670 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (42,882 cases, 423 deaths, 33,767 recoveries)
Montgomery County (38,075 cases, 206 deaths, 17,967 recoveries)
Brazoria County (26,400 cases, 251 deaths, 20,675 recoveries)
Galveston County (25,863 cases, 232 deaths, 17,648 recoveries)
Brazos County (15,037 cases, 170 deaths, 13,316 recoveries)
Walker County (7,582 cases, 102 deaths, 6,714 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 24

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 477,463
Number of deaths: 4,804
Number of recoveries: 377,762

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (152,147 cases, 1,147 deaths, 122,400 recoveries)
Houston (145,482 cases, 1,708 deaths, 122,991 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (41,588 cases, 419 deaths, 32,426 recoveries)
Montgomery County (35,480 cases, 202 deaths, 17,486 recoveries)
Brazoria County (26,140 cases, 248 deaths, 19,778 recoveries)
Galveston County (25,347 cases, 228 deaths, 17,360 recoveries)
Brazos County (14,819 cases, 160 deaths, 13,083 recoveries)
Walker County (7,567 cases, 99 deaths, 6,579 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 23

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 475,816
Number of deaths: 4,784
Number of recoveries: 376,545

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (151,197 cases, 1,146 deaths, 121,523 recoveries)
Houston (145,324 cases, 1,695 deaths, 122,793 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (41,588 cases, 419 deaths, 32,426 recoveries)
Montgomery County (35,480 cases, 202 deaths, 17,486 recoveries)
Brazoria County (25,882 cases, 248 deaths, 19,778 recoveries)
Galveston County (25,347 cases, 228 deaths, 17,360 recoveries)
Brazos County (14,708 cases, 160 deaths, 12,973 recoveries)
Walker County (7,517 cases, 99 deaths, 6,579 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 22

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 472,843
Number of deaths: 4,748
Number of recoveries: 373,561

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (149,389 cases, 1,145 deaths, 120,512 recoveries)
Houston (144,877 cases, 1,677 deaths, 122,470 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (41,588 cases, 419 deaths, 32,426 recoveries)
Montgomery County (35,480 cases, 202 deaths, 17,486 recoveries)
Brazoria County (25,713 cases, 246 deaths, 19,556 recoveries)
Galveston County (25,126 cases, 220 deaths, 17,360 recoveries)
Brazos County (14,605 cases, 160 deaths, 12,819 recoveries)
Walker County (7,507 cases, 97 deaths, 6,532 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 21

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 470,073
Number of deaths: 4,723
Number of recoveries: 372,539

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (148,944 cases, 1,144 deaths, 120,159 recoveries)
Houston (144,327 cases, 1,668 deaths, 122,244 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (41,323 cases, 414 deaths, 32,220 recoveries)
Montgomery County (35,171 cases, 201 deaths, 17,299 recoveries)
Brazoria County (25,420 cases, 245 deaths, 19,331 recoveries)
Galveston County (24,894 cases, 220 deaths, 17,360 recoveries)
Brazos County (14,497 cases, 159 deaths, 12,665 recoveries)
Walker County (7,442 cases, 96 deaths, 6,428 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 20

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 465,191
Number of deaths: 4,695
Number of recoveries: 364,804

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (147,180 cases, 1,140 deaths, 119,247 recoveries)
Houston (143,069 cases, 1,661 deaths, 116,882 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (41,211 cases, 414 deaths, 31,813 recoveries)
Montgomery County (34,719 cases, 200 deaths, 17,060 recoveries)
Brazoria County (25,091 cases, 240 deaths, 19,331 recoveries)
Galveston County (24,581 cases, 220 deaths, 17,212 recoveries)
Brazos County (14,396 cases, 156 deaths, 12,493 recoveries)
Walker County (7,193 cases, 95 deaths, 6,379 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 18

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 455,424
Number of deaths: 4,626
Number of recoveries: 359,093

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (145,961 cases, 1,128 deaths, 116,806 recoveries)
Houston (140,395 cases, 1,652 deaths, 116,762 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (39,133 cases, 405 deaths, 30,953 recoveries)
Montgomery County (33,006 cases, 195 deaths, 16,486 recoveries)
Brazoria County (24,714 cases, 232 deaths, 18,879 recoveries)
Galveston County (23,801 cases, 213 deaths, 16,862 recoveries)
Brazos County (14,192 cases, 152 deaths, 12,183 recoveries)
Walker County (6,950 cases, 93 deaths, 6,297 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 17

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 453,152
Number of deaths: 4,630
Number of recoveries: 356,809

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (144,522 cases, 1,128 deaths, 115,655 recoveries)
Houston (140,395 cases, 1,652 deaths, 116,762 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (38,728 cases, 405 deaths, 30,397 recoveries)
Montgomery County (33,006 cases, 195 deaths, 16,486 recoveries)
Brazoria County (24,567 cases, 232 deaths, 18,447 recoveries)
Galveston County (23,801 cases, 213 deaths, 16,862 recoveries)
Brazos County (14,089 cases, 152 deaths, 12,079 recoveries)
Walker County (6,900 cases, 93 deaths, 6,297 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 16

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 449,245
Number of deaths: 4,610
Number of recoveries: 355,711

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (142,951 cases, 1,128 deaths, 114,947 recoveries)
Houston (138,471 cases, 1,635 deaths, 116,550 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (38,728 cases, 405 deaths, 30,397 recoveries)
Montgomery County (33,006 cases, 195 deaths, 16,486 recoveries)
Brazoria County (24,440 cases, 232 deaths, 18,447 recoveries)
Galveston County (23,801 cases, 213 deaths, 16,862 recoveries)
Brazos County (13,983 cases, 151 deaths, 11,980 recoveries)
Walker County (6,871 cases, 93 deaths, 6,297 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 14

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 439,503
Number of deaths: 4,556
Number of recoveries: 349,863

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (139,430 cases, 1,119 deaths, 112,893 recoveries)
Houston (135,469 cases, 1,614 deaths, 115,653 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (37,939 cases, 405 deaths, 29,524 recoveries)
Montgomery County (32,575 cases, 194 deaths, 16,022 recoveries)
Brazoria County (24,014 cases, 231 deaths, 18,049 recoveries)
Galveston County (23,365 cases, 209 deaths, 16,659 recoveries)
Brazos County (13,708 cases, 151 deaths, 11,872 recoveries)
Walker County (6,799 cases, 93 deaths, 6,232 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 13

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 433,508
Number of deaths: 4,497
Number of recoveries: 342,630

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (138,054 cases, 1,116 deaths, 111,800 recoveries)
Houston (133,946 cases, 1,608 deaths, 111,672 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (36,733 cases, 389 deaths, 29,052 recoveries)
Montgomery County (32,205 cases, 193 deaths, 15,805 recoveries)
Brazoria County (23,340 cases, 222 deaths, 17,611 recoveries)
Galveston County (23,158 cases, 202 deaths, 16,486 recoveries)
Brazos County (13,592 cases, 148 deaths, 11,770 recoveries)
Walker County (6,777 cases, 86 deaths, 6,124 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 12

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 428,943
Number of deaths: 4,485
Number of recoveries: 340,956

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (136,694 cases, 1,115 deaths, 110,770 recoveries)
Houston (131,872 cases, 1,604 deaths, 111,672 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (36,733 cases, 389 deaths, 29,052 recoveries)
Montgomery County (31,822 cases, 192 deaths, 15,651 recoveries)
Brazoria County (23,340 cases, 222 deaths, 17,611 recoveries)
Galveston County (22,930 cases, 197 deaths, 16,383 recoveries)
Brazos County (13,486 cases, 148 deaths, 11,699 recoveries)
Walker County (6,635 cases, 90 deaths, 6,036 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 11

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 424,203
Number of deaths: 4,456
Number of recoveries: 338,937

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (135,490 cases, 1,108 deaths, 109,778 recoveries)
Houston (131,035 cases, 1,600 deaths, 111,672 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (35,769 cases, 388 deaths, 29,022 recoveries)
Montgomery County (31,099 cases, 192 deaths, 15,540 recoveries)
Brazoria County (23,056 cases, 218 deaths, 17,373 recoveries)
Galveston County (22,674 cases, 197 deaths, 16,280 recoveries)
Brazos County (13,378 cases, 141 deaths, 11,620 recoveries)
Walker County (6,563 cases, 90 deaths, 5,910 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 10

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 417,563
Number of deaths: 4,443
Number of recoveries: 336,234

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (132,907 cases, 1,108 deaths, 108,879 recoveries)
Houston (129,618 cases, 1,597 deaths, 111,657 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (35,393 cases, 380 deaths, 28,191 recoveries)
Montgomery County (29,994 cases, 190 deaths, 15,148 recoveries)
Brazoria County (22,916 cases, 218 deaths, 17,050 recoveries)
Galveston County (22,154 cases, 197 deaths, 16,238 recoveries)
Brazos County (13,243 cases, 141 deaths, 11,512 recoveries)
Walker County (6,461 cases, 90 deaths, 5,910 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 9

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 414,252
Number of deaths: 4,428
Number of recoveries: 335,192

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (132,076 cases, 1,108 deaths, 108,348 recoveries)
Houston (127,697 cases, 1,588 deaths, 111,427 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (35,393 cases, 380 deaths, 28,191 recoveries)
Montgomery County (29,994 cases, 190 deaths, 15,148 recoveries)
Brazoria County (22,651 cases, 218 deaths, 17,050 recoveries)
Galveston County (22,154 cases, 197 deaths, 16,238 recoveries)
Brazos County (13,133 cases, 141 deaths, 11,420 recoveries)
Walker County (6,422 cases, 86 deaths, 5,767 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 8

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 409,561
Number of deaths: 4,411
Number of recoveries: 331,707

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (130,025 cases, 1,103 deaths, 107,407 recoveries)
Houston (126,021 cases, 1,585 deaths, 109,220 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (35,393 cases, 380 deaths, 28,191 recoveries)
Montgomery County (29,994 cases, 190 deaths, 15,148 recoveries)
Brazoria County (22,332 cases, 218 deaths, 16,881 recoveries)
Galveston County (21,881 cases, 197 deaths, 16,189 recoveries)
Brazos County (12,979 cases, 141 deaths, 11,420 recoveries)
Walker County (6,422 cases, 86 deaths, 5,767 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 7

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 405,367
Number of deaths: 4,382
Number of recoveries: 329,482

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (128,900 cases, 1,100 deaths, 106,424 recoveries)
Houston (124,712 cases, 1,580 deaths, 108,841 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (35,053 cases, 374 deaths, 27,861 recoveries)
Montgomery County (29,648 cases, 189 deaths, 14,951 recoveries)
Brazoria County (22,085 cases, 218 deaths, 16,654 recoveries)
Galveston County (21,611 cases, 193 deaths, 16,167 recoveries)
Brazos County (12,824 cases, 140 deaths, 11,421 recoveries)
Walker County (6,395 cases, 86 deaths, 5,740 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 6

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 400,837
Number of deaths: 4,350
Number of recoveries: 326,662

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (127,609 cases, 1,091 deaths, 105,452 recoveries)
Houston (123,245 cases, 1,576 deaths, 108,400 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (34,661 cases, 374 deaths, 27,333 recoveries)
Montgomery County (29,296 cases, 189 deaths, 14,743 recoveries)
Brazoria County (21,803 cases, 214 deaths, 16,431 recoveries)
Galveston County (21,302 cases, 182 deaths, 16,093 recoveries)
Brazos County (12,649 cases, 140 deaths, 11,301 recoveries)
Walker County (6,366 cases, 86 deaths, 5,721 recoveries)

FIRST TEXAS CASE OF CONTAGIOUS COVID STRAIN FOUND

Judge Lina Hidalgo shared on Twitter Thursday (January 7) the more contagious strain of COVID-19 first discovered in Great Britain has been confirmed to be in Texas, particularly in Harris County.

“We’ve confirmed the FIRST Texas case of the more contagious, “British” #COVID19 strand #B117 in Harris County,” Hidalgo wrote. “This is disturbing. Along with our recent trends, we could be on the road to a crisis if we don’t change our behavior NOW. Do your part.”

UPDATE: January 5

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 396,938
Number of deaths: 4,343
Number of recoveries: 322,265

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (126,767 cases, 1,091 deaths, 104,530 recoveries)
Houston (122,721 cases, 1,575 deaths, 105,844 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (33,299 cases, 370 deaths, 27,333 recoveries)
Montgomery County (28,812 cases, 189 deaths, 14,560 recoveries)
Brazoria County (21,509 cases, 214 deaths, 16,215 recoveries)
Galveston County (21,138 cases, 182 deaths, 15,958 recoveries)
Brazos County (12,487 cases, 140 deaths, 11,200 recoveries)
Walker County (6,319 cases, 86 deaths, 5,686 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 4

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 391,906
Number of deaths: 4,314
Number of recoveries: 318,382

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (125,127 cases, 1,088 deaths, 103,596 recoveries)
Houston (122,331 cases, 1,570 deaths, 105,710 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (32,377 cases, 358 deaths, 23,846 recoveries)
Montgomery County (28,237 cases, 187 deaths, 14,440 recoveries)
Brazoria County (21,212 cases, 212 deaths, 16,020 recoveries)
Galveston County (20,855 cases, 181 deaths, 15,837 recoveries)
Brazos County (12,335 cases, 137 deaths, 11,127 recoveries)
Walker County (6,111 cases, 79 deaths, 5,553 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 3

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 387,119
Number of deaths: 4,300
Number of recoveries: 314,552

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (124,100 cases, 1,088 deaths, 102,800 recoveries)
Houston (121,451 cases, 1,568 deaths, 105,698 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (32,377 cases, 358 deaths, 23,846 recoveries)
Montgomery County (26,650 cases, 187 deaths, 14,007 recoveries)
Brazoria County (21,010 cases, 209 deaths, 15,753 recoveries)
Galveston County (20,496 cases, 181 deaths, 15,735 recoveries)
Brazos County (12,231 cases, 136 deaths, 11,705 recoveries)
Walker County (6,088 cases, 79 deaths, 5,517 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 2

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 383,900
Number of deaths: 4,287
Number of recoveries: 313,762

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (122,575 cases, 1,087 deaths, 102,280 recoveries)
Houston (120,484 cases, 1,563 deaths, 105,685 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (32,377 cases, 358 deaths, 23,846 recoveries)
Montgomery County (26,650 cases, 187 deaths, 14,007 recoveries)
Brazoria County (20,543 cases, 209 deaths, 15,753 recoveries)
Galveston County (20,496 cases, 181 deaths, 15,735 recoveries)
Brazos County (12,131 cases, 136 deaths, 10,871 recoveries)
Walker County (6,088 cases, 79 deaths, 5,517 recoveries)

UPDATE: January 1

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 379,698
Number of deaths: 4,277
Number of recoveries: 310,044

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (121,402 cases, 1,087 deaths, 101,749 recoveries)
Houston (118,255 cases, 1,555 deaths, 102,941 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (32,377 cases, 358 deaths, 23,846 recoveries)
Montgomery County (26,650 cases, 187 deaths, 14,007 recoveries)
Brazoria County (20,384 cases, 207 deaths, 15,131 recoveries)
Galveston County (19,919 cases, 181 deaths, 15,587 recoveries)
Brazos County (12,131 cases, 136 deaths, 10,871 recoveries)
Walker County (6,088 cases, 79 deaths, 5,517 recoveries)

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UPDATE: December 31

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 378,150
Number of deaths: 4,266
Number of recoveries: 308,863

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (120,305 cases, 1,084 deaths, 100,949 recoveries)
Houston (118,255 cases, 1,555 deaths, 102,941 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (32,377 cases, 358 deaths, 23,846 recoveries)
Montgomery County (26,650 cases, 187 deaths, 14,007 recoveries)
Brazoria County (20,384 cases, 207 deaths, 15,131 recoveries)
Galveston County (19,919 cases, 181 deaths, 15,587 recoveries)
Brazos County (11,918 cases, 132 deaths, 10,661 recoveries)
Walker County (6,097 cases, 78 deaths, 5,505 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 30

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 375,414
Number of deaths: 4,249
Number of recoveries: 307,344

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (119,251 cases, 1,082 deaths, 100,061 recoveries)
Houston (117,422 cases, 1,551 deaths, 102,941 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (32,211 cases, 350 deaths, 23,846 recoveries)
Montgomery County (26,650 cases, 187 deaths, 14,007 recoveries)
Brazoria County (20,175 cases, 207 deaths, 15,131 recoveries)
Galveston County (19,623 cases, 181 deaths, 15,497 recoveries)
Brazos County (11,918 cases, 132 deaths, 10,661 recoveries)
Walker County (6,097 cases, 78 deaths, 5,505 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 29

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 371,973
Number of deaths: 4,227
Number of recoveries: 303,711

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (118,004 cases, 1,077 deaths, 99,199 recoveries)
Houston (116,732 cases, 1,547 deaths, 100,663 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (31,865 cases, 350 deaths, 23,781 recoveries)
Montgomery County (26,379 cases, 187 deaths, 13,855 recoveries)
Brazoria County (19,984 cases, 204 deaths, 15,131 recoveries)
Galveston County (19,412 cases, 176 deaths, 15,427 recoveries)
Brazos County (11,847 cases, 132 deaths, 10,553 recoveries)
Walker County (5,909 cases, 78 deaths, 5,495 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 28

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 366,348
Number of deaths: 4,209
Number of recoveries: 300,835

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (117,287 cases, 1,073 deaths, 98,229 recoveries)
Houston (116,043 cases, 1,544 deaths, 100,618 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (30,653 cases, 347 deaths, 23,686 recoveries)
Montgomery County (24,366 cases, 186 deaths, 13,340 recoveries)
Brazoria County (19,553 cases, 198 deaths, 14,924 recoveries)
Galveston County (19,169 cases, 176 deaths, 15,271 recoveries)
Brazos County (11,761 cases, 132 deaths, 10,496 recoveries)
Walker County (5,763 cases, 78 deaths, 5,347 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 24

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 355,511
Number of deaths: 4,183
Number of recoveries: 295,010

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (113,046 cases, 1,073 deaths, 96,183 recoveries)
Houston (112,056 cases, 1,533 deaths, 98,524 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (30,249 cases, 344 deaths, 23,568 recoveries)
Montgomery County (24,366 cases, 186 deaths, 13,340 recoveries)
Brazoria County (18,880 cases, 195 deaths, 14,326 recoveries)
Galveston County (18,338 cases, 172 deaths, 15,050 recoveries)
Brazos County (11,561 cases, 132 deaths, 10,087 recoveries)
Walker County (5,737 cases, 76 deaths, 5,275 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 23

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 354,151
Number of deaths: 4,171
Number of recoveries: 294,476

Top County Breakdown:

Harris County (112,189 cases, 1,072 deaths, 95,964 recoveries)
Houston (112,056 cases, 1,533 deaths, 98,524 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (30,249 cases, 344 deaths, 23,568 recoveries)
Montgomery County (24,366 cases, 186 deaths, 13,340 recoveries)
Brazoria County (18,649 cases, 195 deaths, 14,281 recoveries)
Galveston County (18,338 cases, 172 deaths, 15,050 recoveries)
Brazos County (11,441 cases, 132 deaths, 9,953 recoveries)
Walker County (5,737 cases, 76 deaths, 5,275 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 22

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 351,017
Number of deaths: 4,155
Number of recoveries: 292,176

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (111,536 cases, 1,531 deaths, 97,886 recoveries)
Harris County (111,395 cases, 1,066 deaths, 95,246 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (29,897 cases, 343 deaths, 23,487 recoveries)
Montgomery County (23,838 cases, 186 deaths, 13,174 recoveries)
Brazoria County (18,447 cases, 193 deaths, 14,130 recoveries)
Galveston County (18,214 cases, 172 deaths, 14,912 recoveries)
Brazos County (11,340 cases, 130 deaths, 9,844 recoveries)
Walker County (5,643 cases, 76 deaths, 5,260 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 21

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 346,953
Number of deaths: 4,145
Number of recoveries: 290,368

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (111,211 cases, 1,530 deaths, 97,183 recoveries)
Harris County (110,649 cases, 1,064 deaths, 94,477 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (28,580 cases, 340 deaths, 23,399 recoveries)
Montgomery County (23,267 cases, 186 deaths, 13,046 recoveries)
Brazoria County (18,169 cases, 190 deaths, 13,990 recoveries)
Galveston County (17,945 cases, 172 deaths, 14,802 recoveries)
Brazos County (11,264 cases, 130 deaths, 9,772 recoveries)
Walker County (5,407 cases, 76 deaths, 5,216 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 20

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 340,336
Number of deaths: 4,118
Number of recoveries: 286,756

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (108,589 cases, 1,509 deaths, 95,583 recoveries)
Harris County (108,497 cases, 1,064 deaths, 93,506 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (28,452 cases, 339 deaths, 23,362 recoveries)
Montgomery County (22,578 cases, 185 deaths, 12,752 recoveries)
Brazoria County (17,686 cases, 190 deaths, 13,835 recoveries)
Galveston County (17,686 cases, 172 deaths, 14,727 recoveries)
Brazos County (11,211 cases, 130 deaths, 9,747 recoveries)
Walker County (5,407 cases, 76 deaths, 5,190 recoveries)

MISSOURI CITY PHARMACY TO RECEIVE MODERNA VACCINE: The Glenn Lakes Pharmacy (3640 Glen Lakes Lane) is set to be one of the 1,110 providers of the COVID-19 vaccine in Texas. The pharmacy will receive 200 doses of the Moderna Vaccine and it is for healthcare providers at the time.

The CDC announced there will be a delivery of 460,500 doses of the vaccine manufactured by Moderna and 159,900 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to go to frontline health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities.

UPDATE: December 19

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 340,142
Number of deaths: 4,118
Number of recoveries: 286,519

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (108,589 cases, 1,509 deaths, 95,583 recoveries)
Harris County (108,497 cases, 1,064 deaths, 93,506 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (28,352 cases, 339 deaths, 23,162 recoveries)
Montgomery County (22,578 cases, 185 deaths, 12,752 recoveries)
Brazoria County (17,686 cases, 190 deaths, 13,835 recoveries)
Galveston County (17,686 cases, 172 deaths, 14,727 recoveries)
Brazos County (11,117 cases, 130 deaths, 9,710 recoveries)
Walker County (5,407 cases, 76 deaths, 5,190 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 18

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 338,933
Number of deaths: 4,103
Number of recoveries: 285,115

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (108,589 cases, 1,509 deaths, 95,583 recoveries)
Harris County (107,890 cases, 1,057 deaths, 92,584 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (28,352 cases, 339 deaths, 23,162 recoveries)
Montgomery County (22,578 cases, 185 deaths, 12,752 recoveries)
Brazoria County (17,590 cases, 190 deaths, 13,716 recoveries)
Galveston County (17,503 cases, 168 deaths, 14,616 recoveries)
Brazos County (11,014 cases, 130 deaths, 9,664 recoveries)
Walker County (5,407 cases, 76 deaths, 5,190 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 17

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 334,806
Number of deaths: 4,075
Number of recoveries: 282,798

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (107,889 cases, 1,497 deaths, 95,583 recoveries)
Harris County (106,291 cases, 1,055 deaths, 91,714 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (27,935 cases, 337 deaths, 22,896 recoveries)
Montgomery County (22,241 cases, 185 deaths, 12,617 recoveries)
Galveston County (17,318 cases, 168 deaths, 14,522 recoveries)
Brazoria County (17,285 cases, 186 deaths, 13,555 recoveries)
Brazos County (10,895 cases, 128 deaths, 9,614 recoveries)
Walker County (5,417 cases, 74 deaths, 5,158 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 16

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 332,305
Number of deaths: 4,062
Number of recoveries: 280,512

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (107,156 cases, 1,496 deaths, 95,254 recoveries)
Harris County (105,530 cases, 1,050 deaths, 90,373 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (27,712 cases, 337 deaths, 22,769 recoveries)
Montgomery County (22,007 cases, 183 deaths, 12,491 recoveries)
Galveston County (17,131 cases, 168 deaths, 14,434 recoveries)
Brazoria County (17,084 cases, 183 deaths, 13,398 recoveries)
Brazos County (10,793 cases, 127 deaths, 9,543 recoveries)
Walker County (5,407 cases, 74 deaths, 5,131 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 15

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 327,573
Number of deaths: 4,043
Number of recoveries: 277,192

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (105,730 cases, 1,493 deaths, 93,685 recoveries)
Harris County (104,632 cases, 1,048 deaths, 89,630 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (26,975 cases, 334 deaths, 22,744 recoveries)
Montgomery County (21,608 cases, 183 deaths, 12,394 recoveries)
Galveston County (16,924 cases, 168 deaths, 14,295 recoveries)
Brazoria County (16,745 cases, 182 deaths, 13,283 recoveries)
Brazos County (10,685 cases, 124 deaths, 9,455 recoveries)
Walker County (5,152 cases, 74 deaths, 4,923 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 14

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 324,651
Number of deaths: 4,031
Number of recoveries: 275,467

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (104,962 cases, 1,493 deaths, 93,565 recoveries)
Harris County (103,775 cases, 1,047 deaths, 88,934 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (26,894 cases, 331 deaths, 22,727 recoveries)
Montgomery County (21,208 cases, 183 deaths, 12,266 recoveries)
Galveston County (16,800 cases, 168 deaths, 14,179 recoveries)
Brazoria County (16,405 cases, 180 deaths, 13,150 recoveries)
Brazos County (10,628 cases, 122 deaths, 9,379 recoveries)
Walker County (5,054 cases, 74 deaths, 4,811 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 13

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 321,732
Number of deaths: 4,019
Number of recoveries: 273,434

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (104,227 cases, 1,487 deaths, 93,554 recoveries)
Harris County (103,179 cases, 1,046 deaths, 88,367 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (26,716 cases, 331 deaths, 22,002 recoveries)
Montgomery County (20,619 cases, 183 deaths, 12,004 recoveries)
Galveston County (16,533 cases, 168 deaths, 14,002 recoveries)
Brazoria County (16,136 cases, 180 deaths, 12,997 recoveries)
Brazos County (10,530 cases, 122 deaths, 9,307 recoveries)
Walker County (5,040 cases, 74 deaths, 4,736 recoveries)

HOUSTON AREA HOSPITALS UP FIRST TO GET COVID-19 VACCINE:

Beginning Monday, nearly 95,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are going to hospitals across Texas. 19,500 of them will be arriving at four sites on Monday with another 75,075 doses arriving at 19 other sites, on Tuesday, including Memorial Hermann.

Monday

Austin, UTHealth Austin Dell Medical School

Dallas, Methodist Dallas Medical Center

Houston, MD Anderson Cancer Center

San Antonio, Wellness 360 (UTHealth San Antonio)

Tuesday

Amarillo, Texas Tech Univ. Health Science Center Amarillo

Corpus Christi, Christus Spohn Health System Shoreline

Dallas, Parkland Hospital

Dallas, UT Southwestern

Edinburg, Doctors Hospital at Renaissance

Edinburg, UT Health RGV Edinburg

El Paso, University Medical Center El Paso

Fort Worth, Texas Health Resources Medical Support

Galveston, University of Texas Medical Branch Hospital

Houston, Texas Children’s Hospital Main

Houston, LBJ Hospital

Houston, CHI St. Luke’s Health

Houston, Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center

Houston, Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston, Ben Taub General Hospital

Lubbock, Covenant Medical Center

San Angelo, Shannon Pharmacy

Temple, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center

Tyler, UT Health Science Center Tyler

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s statement on COVID-19 vaccine delivery and distribution:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is prepared to accept, store and distribute the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine following the Food and Drug Administration’s decision on Friday, Dec. 11, to grant Emergency Use Authorization. At present, state and local health officials have allocated 4,875 doses of vaccine in the first shipment to MD Anderson for use with frontline health care workers, which is scheduled for delivery on Monday, Dec. 14. Supplies needed to administer the vaccine were received last week.

MD Anderson’s initial vaccination clinics will safely and efficiently vaccinate health care workers caring for highly immune compromised patients and those with increased risk of occupational exposure. Vaccination clinics are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, Dec. 16. MD Anderson is committed to providing workforce members accurate information to help them decide whether and when to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. All safety precautions and current COVID-19 protocols, including masking, social distancing, handwashing and visitor limitations, continue to be required.

Due to COVID-19 precautions, all visitors, including media, are not allowed on campus. Photos and video content from the vaccine delivery will be made available on Monday.

UPDATE: December 12

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 319,841
Number of deaths: 4,015
Number of recoveries: 272,613

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (103,552 cases, 1,485 deaths, 93,284 recoveries)
Harris County (102,376 cases, 1,046 deaths, 87,989 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (26,716 cases, 331 deaths, 22,002 recoveries)
Montgomery County (20,619 cases, 183 deaths, 12,004 recoveries)
Galveston County (16,533 cases, 168 deaths, 14,002 recoveries)
Brazoria County (15,935 cases, 180 deaths, 12,896 recoveries)
Brazos County (10,461 cases, 122 deaths, 9,243 recoveries)
Walker County (5,040 cases, 74 deaths, 4,736 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 11

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 316,559
Number of deaths: 3,997
Number of recoveries: 267,508

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (103,238 cases, 1,481 deaths, 92,508 recoveries)
Harris County (101,612 cases, 1,044 deaths, 87,470 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (26,584 cases, 331 deaths, 21,995 recoveries)
Montgomery County (20,619 cases, 183 deaths, 12,004 recoveries)
Galveston County (16,302 cases, 168 deaths, 14,002 recoveries)
Brazoria County (15,691 cases, 180 deaths, 12,781 recoveries)
Brazos County (10,346 cases, 122 deaths, 9,243 recoveries)
Walker County (5,921 cases, 71 deaths, 2,983 recoveries)

VACCINE APPROVED: The FDA granted emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s vaccine for COVID-19 on Friday (December 11). The Houston area could get its first batch as early as Sunday (December 13). The authorization for the vaccine comes as the United States suffered its deadliest day in regards to the pandemic as over 3,309 people died from the virus on Friday.

According to Pfizer, here’s how the vaccine dose works: It requires two (2) doses. After the first dose, you begin building immunity after 12 days. Three weeks after you receive your first shot, you receive your second one. By day 28, you should have full immunity.

UPDATE: December 10

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 313,557
Number of deaths: 3,950
Number of recoveries: 266,280

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (102,604 cases, 1,475 deaths, 92,377 recoveries)
Harris County (100,257 cases, 1,036 deaths, 86,867 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (26,451 cases, 329 deaths, 21,815 recoveries)
Montgomery County (20,252 cases, 181 deaths, 11,876 recoveries)
Galveston County (16,126 cases, 167 deaths, 13,933 recoveries)
Brazoria County (15,640 cases, 180 deaths, 12,753 recoveries)
Brazos County (10,085 cases, 97 deaths, 9,185 recoveries)
Walker County (5,921 cases, 71 deaths, 2,983 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 9

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 311,406
Number of deaths: 3,936
Number of recoveries: 263,822

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (101,604 cases, 1,472 deaths, 91,027 recoveries)
Harris County (99,892 cases, 1,029 deaths, 86,304 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (26,230 cases, 328 deaths, 21,722 recoveries)
Montgomery County (20,014 cases, 181 deaths, 11,755 recoveries)
Galveston County (16,005 cases, 167 deaths, 13,844 recoveries)
Brazoria County (15,584 cases, 180 deaths, 12,671 recoveries)
Brazos County (10,085 cases, 97 deaths, 9,185 recoveries)
Walker County (5,921 cases, 71 deaths, 2,983 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 8

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 308,419
Number of deaths: 3,917
Number of recoveries: 262,314

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (101,360 cases, 1,468 deaths, 90,756 recoveries)
Harris County (99,037 cases, 1,024 deaths, 85,679 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (25,156 cases, 328 deaths, 21,680 recoveries)
Montgomery County (19,748 cases, 177 deaths, 11,674 recoveries)
Galveston County (15,857 cases, 167 deaths, 13,743 recoveries)
Brazoria County (15,443 cases, 177 deaths, 12,565 recoveries)
Brazos County (9,974 cases, 96 deaths, 9,105 recoveries)
Walker County (5,921 cases, 71 deaths, 2,983 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 6

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 306,274
Number of deaths: 3,906
Number of recoveries: 260,276

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (101,300 cases, 1,467 deaths, 90,675 recoveries)
Harris County (98,297 cases, 1,023 deaths, 84,994 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (24,683 cases, 325 deaths, 19,834 recoveries)
Montgomery County (19,584 cases, 176 deaths, 11,547 recoveries)
Galveston County (15,776 cases, 163 deaths, 13,659 recoveries)
Brazoria County (15,317 cases, 177 deaths, 12,395 recoveries)
Brazos County (9,900 cases, 96 deaths, 9,061 recoveries)
Walker County (5,616 cases, 71 deaths, 4,101 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 5

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 301,322
Number of deaths: 3,897
Number of recoveries: 257,040

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (99,606 cases, 1,461 deaths, 89,098 recoveries)
Harris County (97,052 cases, 1,023 deaths, 84,202 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (24,372 cases, 325 deaths, 19,814 recoveries)
Montgomery County (18,934 cases, 176 deaths, 11,335 recoveries)
Galveston County (15,537 cases, 163 deaths, 13,571 recoveries)
Brazoria County (14,877 cases, 177 deaths, 12,147 recoveries)
Brazos County (9,838 cases, 96 deaths, 8,936 recoveries)
Walker County (5,564 cases, 69 deaths, 4,101 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 4

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 297,395
Number of deaths: 3,862
Number of recoveries: 254,671

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (99,454 cases, 1,449 deaths, 88,934 recoveries)
Harris County (96,104 cases, 1,017 deaths, 83,771 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (22,104 cases, 317 deaths, 18,398 recoveries)
Montgomery County (18,934 cases, 176 deaths, 11,335 recoveries)
Galveston County (15,348 cases, 163 deaths, 13,478 recoveries)
Brazoria County (14,635 cases, 177 deaths, 12,068 recoveries)
Brazos County (9,794 cases, 92 deaths, 8,852 recoveries)
Walker County (5,564 cases, 69 deaths, 4,101 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 3

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (99,396 cases, 1,444 deaths, 88,722 recoveries)
Harris County (95,503 cases, 1,009 deaths, 83,286 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (22,104 cases, 317 deaths, 18,398 recoveries)
Montgomery County (18,648 cases, 173 deaths, 11,238 recoveries)
Galveston County (15,240 cases, 160 deaths, 13,377 recoveries)
Brazoria County (14,635 cases, 177 deaths, 12,068 recoveries)
Brazos County (9,794 cases, 92 deaths, 8,852 recoveries)
Walker County (5,510 cases, 69 deaths, 4,078 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 2

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 292,187
Number of deaths: 3,821
Number of recoveries: 250,645

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (98,329 cases, 1,442 deaths, 87,146 recoveries)
Harris County (94,760 cases, 1,005 deaths, 82,695 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (20,739 cases, 308 deaths, 18,115 recoveries)
Montgomery County (18,430 cases, 173 deaths, 11,176 recoveries)
Galveston County (15,113 cases, 160 deaths, 13,271 recoveries)
Brazoria County (14,453 cases, 173 deaths, 11,997 recoveries)
Brazos County (9,670 cases, 91 deaths, 8,712 recoveries)
Walker County (5,510 cases, 69 deaths, 4,046 recoveries)

UPDATE: December 1

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 290,357
Number of deaths: 3,804
Number of recoveries: 249,271

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (97,917 cases, 1,438 deaths, 86,800 recoveries)
Harris County (94,210 cases, 1,001 deaths, 82,180 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (20,739 cases, 308 deaths, 18,115 recoveries)
Montgomery County (18,183 cases, 172 deaths, 11,079 recoveries)
Galveston County (14,976 cases, 158 deaths, 13,170 recoveries)
Brazoria County (14,124 cases, 169 deaths, 11,925 recoveries)
Brazos County (9,579 cases, 90 deaths, 8,631 recoveries)
Walker County (5,526 cases, 69 deaths, 4,040 recoveries)

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UPDATE: November 30

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 288,554
Number of deaths: 3,779
Number of recoveries: 248,145

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (97,703 cases, 1,436 deaths, 86,695 recoveries)
Harris County (93,810 cases, 996 deaths, 81,803 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (20,567 cases, 301 deaths, 18,084 recoveries)
Montgomery County (17,915 cases, 169 deaths, 11,019 recoveries)
Galveston County (14,870 cases, 158 deaths, 13,073 recoveries)
Brazoria County (14,069 cases, 169 deaths, 11,869 recoveries)
Brazos County (9,501 cases, 87 deaths, 8,588 recoveries)
Walker County (5,290 cases, 68 deaths, 3,957 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 29

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 286,082
Number of deaths: 3,769
Number of recoveries: 246,969

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (97,028 cases, 1,436 deaths, 86,665 recoveries)
Harris County (93,603 cases, 996 deaths, 81,496 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (20,440 cases, 295 deaths, 17,894 recoveries)
Montgomery County (16,982 cases, 169 deaths, 10,592 recoveries)
Galveston County (14,691 cases, 158 deaths, 13,028 recoveries)
Brazoria County (13,997 cases, 169 deaths, 11,777 recoveries)
Brazos County (9,429 cases, 87 deaths, 8,497 recoveries)
Walker County (5,237 cases, 69 deaths, 3,971 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 28

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 283,906
Number of deaths: 3,765
Number of recoveries: 243,370

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (96,533 cases, 1,433 deaths, 83,749 recoveries)
Harris County (92,218 cases, 995 deaths, 81,160 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (20,440 cases, 295 deaths, 17,894 recoveries)
Montgomery County (16,982 cases, 169 deaths, 10,592 recoveries)
Galveston County (14,691 cases, 158 deaths, 13,028 recoveries)
Brazoria County (13,927 cases, 169 deaths, 11,777 recoveries)
Brazos County (9,282 cases, 87 deaths, 8,160 recoveries)
Walker County (5,237 cases, 69 deaths, 3,971 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 27

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 282,319
Number of deaths: 3,742
Number of recoveries: 242,701

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (95,714 cases, 1,423 deaths, 83,749 recoveries)
Harris County (92,153 cases, 995 deaths, 80,994 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (19,978 cases, 284 deaths, 17,890 recoveries)
Montgomery County (16,982 cases, 169 deaths, 10,592 recoveries)
Galveston County (14,635 cases, 158 deaths, 12,999 recoveries)
Brazoria County (13,784 cases, 169 deaths, 11,742 recoveries)
Brazos County (9,282 cases, 87 deaths, 8,160 recoveries)
Walker County (5,237 cases, 68 deaths, 3,971 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 26

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 281,831
Number of deaths: 3,742
Number of recoveries: 242,701

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (95,714 cases, 1,423 deaths, 83,749 recoveries)
Harris County (92,045 cases, 995 deaths, 80,826 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (19,978 cases, 284 deaths, 17,890 recoveries)
Montgomery County (16,982 cases, 169 deaths, 10,592 recoveries)
Galveston County (14,465 cases, 158 deaths, 12,880 recoveries)
Brazoria County (13,626 cases, 169 deaths, 11,661 recoveries)
Brazos County (9,282 cases, 87 deaths, 8,160 recoveries)
Walker County (5,237 cases, 68 deaths, 3,971 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 25

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 281,154
Number of deaths: 3,735
Number of recoveries: 242,294

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (95,714 cases, 1,423 deaths, 83,749 recoveries)
Harris County (91,449 cases, 990 deaths, 80,450 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (19,978 cases, 284 deaths, 17,890 recoveries)
Montgomery County (16,982 cases, 169 deaths, 10,592 recoveries)
Galveston County (14,465 cases, 158 deaths, 12,880 recoveries)
Brazoria County (13,626 cases, 169 deaths, 11,661 recoveries)
Brazos County (9,282 cases, 87 deaths, 8,160 recoveries)
Walker County (5,237 cases, 68 deaths, 3,971 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 24

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 278,196
Number of deaths: 3,720
Number of recoveries: 240,796

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (94,521 cases, 1,421 deaths, 83,056 recoveries)
Harris County (90,783 cases, 987 deaths, 80,075 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (19,718 cases, 281 deaths, 17,870 recoveries)
Montgomery County (16,789 cases, 169 deaths, 10,501 recoveries)
Galveston County (14,388 cases, 158 deaths, 12,794 recoveries)
Brazoria County (13,522 cases, 169 deaths, 11,607 recoveries)
Brazos County (9,201 cases, 84 deaths, 8,662 recoveries)
Walker County (5,019 cases, 68 deaths, 3,943 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 23

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 275,260
Number of deaths: 3,701
Number of recoveries: 240,685

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (93,988 cases, 1,417 deaths, 83,026 recoveries)
Harris County (89,264 cases, 981 deaths, 79,631 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (19,580 cases, 276 deaths, 17,739 recoveries)
Montgomery County (16,549 cases, 169 deaths, 10,655 recoveries)
Galveston County (14,259 cases, 158 deaths, 12,723 recoveries)
Brazoria County (13,412 cases, 166 deaths, 11,566 recoveries)
Brazos County (9,157 cases, 84 deaths, 8,662 recoveries)
Walker County (5,023 cases, 68 deaths, 3,943 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 22

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 272,221
Number of deaths: 3,694
Number of recoveries: 239,180

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (93,533 cases, 1,414 deaths, 83,024 recoveries)
Harris County (88,659 cases, 981 deaths, 79,392 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (19,352 cases, 276 deaths, 17,603 recoveries)
Montgomery County (15,920 cases, 168 deaths, 10,274 recoveries)
Galveston County (14,126 cases, 158 deaths, 12,694 recoveries)
Brazoria County (13,265 cases, 164 deaths, 11,511 recoveries)
Brazos County (9,105 cases, 84 deaths, 8,022 recoveries)
Walker County (4,294 cases, 67 deaths, 3,925 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 21

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 271,164
Number of deaths: 3,691
Number of recoveries: 238,727

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (92,412 cases, 1,406 deaths, 82,572 recoveries)
Harris County (87,499 cases, 976 deaths, 78,967 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (19,223 cases, 276 deaths, 17,604 recoveries)
Montgomery County (15,920 cases, 168 deaths, 10,274 recoveries)
Galveston County (14,126 cases, 158 deaths, 12,694 recoveries)
Brazoria County (13,153 cases, 164 deaths, 11,472 recoveries)
Brazos County (9,032 cases, 84 deaths, 7,968 recoveries)
Walker County (4,294 cases, 67 deaths, 3,925 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 20

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 269,348
Number of deaths: 3,681
Number of recoveries: 238,643

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (92,412 cases, 1,406 deaths, 82,572 recoveries)
Harris County (87,499 cases, 976 deaths, 78,967 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (19,223 cases, 276 deaths, 17,604 recoveries)
Montgomery County (15,920 cases, 168 deaths, 10,274 recoveries)
Galveston County (14,020 cases, 158 deaths, 12,636 recoveries)
Brazoria County (13,153 cases, 164 deaths, 11,472 recoveries)
Brazos County (8,944 cases, 84 deaths, 7,890 recoveries)
Walker County (4,294 cases, 67 deaths, 3,925 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 19

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 267,337
Number of deaths: 3,666
Number of recoveries: 236,643

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (92,268 cases, 1,404 deaths, 82,066 recoveries)
Harris County (86,543 cases, 974 deaths, 78,668 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (19,095 cases, 276 deaths, 17,457 recoveries)
Montgomery County (15,758 cases, 167 deaths, 10,099 recoveries)
Galveston County (13,922 cases, 156 deaths, 12,578 recoveries)
Brazoria County (13,040 cases, 163 deaths, 11,423 recoveries)
Brazos County (8,803 cases, 84 deaths, 7,828 recoveries)
Walker County (4,268 cases, 67 deaths, 3,916 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 18

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 265,231
Number of deaths: 3,654
Number of recoveries: 236,195

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (91,566 cases, 1,404 deaths, 82,066 recoveries)
Harris County (85,900 cases, 969 deaths, 78,396 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (18,972 cases, 274 deaths, 17,457 recoveries)
Montgomery County (15,428 cases, 165 deaths, 10,048 recoveries)
Galveston County (13,827 cases, 156 deaths, 12,506 recoveries)
Brazoria County (12,905 cases, 162 deaths, 11,382 recoveries)
Brazos County (8,803 cases, 84 deaths, 7,828 recoveries)
Walker County (4,231 cases, 65 deaths, 3,925 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 17

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 263,574
Number of deaths: 3,635
Number of recoveries: 235,120

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (90,501 cases, 1,398 deaths, 81,660 recoveries)
Harris County (85,458 cases, 966 deaths, 78,077 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (18,873 cases, 272 deaths, 17,440 recoveries)
Montgomery County (15,227 cases, 165 deaths, 10,012 recoveries)
Galveston County (13,760 cases, 156 deaths, 12,426 recoveries)
Brazoria County (12,760 cases, 162 deaths, 11,323 recoveries)
Brazos County (8,721 cases, 82 deaths, 7,774 recoveries)
Walker County (4,836 cases, 65 deaths, 3,895 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 16

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 262,549
Number of deaths: 3,624
Number of recoveries: 234,294

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (90,239 cases, 1,398 deaths, 81,664 recoveries)
Harris County (85,175 cases, 962 deaths, 77,750 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (18,785 cases, 272 deaths, 17,242 recoveries)
Montgomery County (15,095 cases, 165 deaths, 9,933 recoveries)
Galveston County (13,696 cases, 155 deaths, 12,353 recoveries)
Brazoria County (12,667 cases, 159 deaths, 11,253 recoveries)
Brazos County (8,675 cases, 82 deaths, 7,732 recoveries)
Walker County (4,827 cases, 65 deaths, 3,876 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 13

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 258,677
Number of deaths: 3,592
Number of recoveries: 224,908

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (89,282 cases, 1,387 deaths, 74,610 recoveries)
Harris County (83,481 cases, 949 deaths, 76,509 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (18,620 cases, 268 deaths, 17,183 recoveries)
Montgomery County (14,912 cases, 164 deaths, 9,271 recoveries)
Galveston County (13,457 cases, 155 deaths, 12,286 recoveries)
Brazoria County (12,458 cases, 159 deaths, 11,168 recoveries)
Brazos County (8,401 cases, 81 deaths, 7,597 recoveries)
Walker County (4,800 cases, 65 deaths, 3,869 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 12

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 257,209
Number of deaths: 3,572
Number of recoveries: 219,146

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (88,882 cases, 1,381 deaths, 69,551 recoveries)
Harris County (83,034 cases, 948 deaths, 76,096 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (18,410 cases, 265 deaths, 17,039 recoveries)
Montgomery County (14,793 cases, 161 deaths, 9,271 recoveries)
Galveston County (13,392 cases, 153 deaths, 12,235 recoveries)
Brazoria County (12,352 cases, 159 deaths, 11,127 recoveries)
Brazos County (8,342 cases, 79 deaths, 7,547 recoveries)
Walker County (4,778 cases, 62 deaths, 3,876 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 11

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 254,942
Number of deaths: 3,559
Number of recoveries: 212,509

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (88,236 cases, 1,376 deaths, 63,076 recoveries)
Harris County (82,599 cases, 946 deaths, 75,752 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (18,249 cases, 265 deaths, 17,039 recoveries)
Montgomery County (14,280 cases, 159 deaths, 9,256 recoveries)
Galveston County (13,260 cases, 153 deaths, 12,127 recoveries)
Brazoria County (12,229 cases, 159 deaths, 11,093 recoveries)
Brazos County (8,247 cases, 79 deaths, 7,508 recoveries)
Walker County (4,714 cases, 62 deaths, 3,844 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 10

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 251,550
Number of deaths: 3,530
Number of recoveries: 209,267

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (87,566 cases, 1,374 deaths, 63,067 recoveries)
Harris County (80,390 cases, 935 deaths, 73,421 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (18,135 cases, 256 deaths, 16,950 recoveries)
Montgomery County (14,280 cases, 159 deaths, 9,256 recoveries)
Galveston County (13,194 cases, 153 deaths, 12,049 recoveries)
Brazoria County (12,121 cases, 158 deaths, 10,984 recoveries)
Brazos County (8,146 cases, 74 deaths, 7,458 recoveries)
Walker County (4,678 cases, 62 deaths, 3,836 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 9

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 250,627
Number of deaths: 3,526
Number of recoveries: 208,970

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (87,217 cases, 1,373 deaths, 63,055 recoveries)
Harris County (80,114 cases, 932 deaths, 73,260 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (18,135 cases, 256 deaths, 16,950 recoveries)
Montgomery County (14,280 cases, 159 deaths, 9,256 recoveries)
Galveston County (13,078 cases, 153 deaths, 12,038 recoveries)
Brazoria County (12,055 cases, 158 deaths, 10,950 recoveries)
Brazos County (8,105 cases, 74 deaths, 7,413 recoveries)
Walker County (4,664 cases, 62 deaths, 3,836 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 7

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 249,704
Number of deaths: 3,521
Number of recoveries: 208,609

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (86,919 cases, 1,368 deaths, 62,890 recoveries)
Harris County (79,626 cases, 932 deaths, 73,090 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (18,135 cases, 256 deaths, 16,950 recoveries)
Montgomery County (14,280 cases, 159 deaths, 9,256 recoveries)
Galveston County (13,078 cases, 153 deaths, 12,038 recoveries)
Brazoria County (12,012 cases, 158 deaths, 10,950 recoveries)
Brazos County (8,051 cases, 74 deaths, 7,389 recoveries)
Walker County (4,664 cases, 62 deaths, 3,836 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 6

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 248,884
Number of deaths: 3,506
Number of recoveries: 208,063

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (86,504 cases, 1,362 deaths, 62,739 recoveries)
Harris County (79,463 cases, 926 deaths, 72,818 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (18,090 cases, 256 deaths, 16,944 recoveries)
Montgomery County (14,280 cases, 159 deaths, 9,256 recoveries)
Galveston County (13,023 cases, 153 deaths, 11,989 recoveries)
Brazoria County (11,962 cases, 158 deaths, 10,921 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,974 cases, 74 deaths, 7,356 recoveries)
Walker County (4,664 cases, 62 deaths, 3,836 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 5

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 247,923
Number of deaths: 3,483
Number of recoveries: 207,477

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (86,071 cases, 1,357 deaths, 62,476 recoveries)
Harris County (79,181 cases, 925 deaths, 72,598 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (18,025 cases, 256 deaths, 16,944 recoveries)
Montgomery County (14,280 cases, 159 deaths, 9,256 recoveries)
Galveston County (12,979 cases, 153 deaths, 11,953 recoveries)
Brazoria County (11,888 cases, 158 deaths, 10,898 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,942 cases, 73 deaths, 7,331 recoveries)
Walker County (4,658 cases, 62 deaths, 3,842 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 4

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 246,713
Number of deaths: 3,483
Number of recoveries: 206,755

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (85,811 cases, 1,353 deaths, 62,289 recoveries)
Harris County (78,634 cases, 921 deaths, 72,338 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (17,862 cases, 252 deaths, 16,918 recoveries)
Montgomery County (14,224 cases, 157 deaths, 9,160 recoveries)
Galveston County (12,910 cases, 153 deaths, 11,902 recoveries)
Brazoria County (11,835 cases, 158 deaths, 10,843 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,912 cases, 73 deaths, 7,295 recoveries)
Walker County (4,664 cases, 62 deaths, 3,850 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 3

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 245,838
Number of deaths: 3,471
Number of recoveries: 206,030

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (85,548 cases, 1,347 deaths, 62,108 recoveries)
Harris County (78,297 cases, 920 deaths, 72,065 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (17,807 cases, 252 deaths, 16,886 recoveries)
Montgomery County (14,231 cases, 156 deaths, 9,101 recoveries)
Galveston County (12,857 cases, 153 deaths, 11,842 recoveries)
Brazoria County (11,743 cases, 157 deaths, 10,808 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,856 cases, 70 deaths, 7,267 recoveries)
Walker County (4,664 cases, 62 deaths, 3,843 recoveries)

UPDATE: November 2

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 245,067
Number of deaths: 3,450
Number of recoveries: 205,462

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (85,279 cases, 1,342 deaths, 62,028 recoveries)
Harris County (78,008 cases, 911 deaths, 71,866 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (17,763 cases, 251 deaths, 16,849 recoveries)
Montgomery County (14,277 cases, 155 deaths, 9,027 recoveries)
Galveston County (12,787 cases, 153 deaths, 11,794 recoveries)
Brazoria County (11,699 cases, 155 deaths, 10,784 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,814 cases, 70 deaths, 7,247 recoveries)
Walker County (4,648 cases, 62 deaths, 3,786 recoveries)

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UPDATE: October 31

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 242,814
Number of deaths: 3,424
Number of recoveries: 204,347

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (84,307 cases, 1,333 deaths, 61,770 recoveries)
Harris County (77,306 cases, 899 deaths, 71,490 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (17,735 cases, 249 deaths, 16,748 recoveries)
Montgomery County (14,175 cases, 154 deaths, 8,962 recoveries)
Galveston County (12,703 cases, 153 deaths, 11,785 recoveries)
Brazoria County (11,533 cases, 155 deaths, 10,618 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,756 cases, 68 deaths, 7,149 recoveries)
Walker County (4,610 cases, 62 deaths, 3,764 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 30

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 242,637
Number of deaths: 3,420
Number of recoveries: 204,265

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (84,307 cases, 1,333 deaths, 61,770 recoveries)
Harris County (77,306 cases, 899 deaths, 71,490 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (17,676 cases, 245 deaths, 16,748 recoveries)
Montgomery County (14,175 cases, 154 deaths, 8,962 recoveries)
Galveston County (12,663 cases, 153 deaths, 11,752 recoveries)
Brazoria County (11,533 cases, 155 deaths, 10,618 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,678 cases, 68 deaths, 7,145 recoveries)
Walker County (4,610 cases, 62 deaths, 3,764 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 29

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 241,644
Number of deaths: 3,408
Number of recoveries: 203,612

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (84,018 cases, 1,330 deaths, 61,604 recoveries)
Harris County (76,966 cases, 892 deaths, 71,325 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (17,634 cases, 245 deaths, 16,697 recoveries)
Montgomery County (14,076 cases, 154 deaths, 8,905 recoveries)
Galveston County (12,606 cases, 153 deaths, 11,722 recoveries)
Brazoria County (11,464 cases, 155 deaths, 10,569 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,626 cases, 68 deaths, 7,070 recoveries)
Walker County (4,610 cases, 62 deaths, 3,764 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 28

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 240,814
Number of deaths: 3,383
Number of recoveries: 202,735

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (83,815 cases, 1,319 deaths, 61,250 recoveries)
Harris County (76,717 cases, 888 deaths, 71,125 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (17,585 cases, 243 deaths, 16,607 recoveries)
Montgomery County (13,996 cases, 151 deaths, 8,847 recoveries)
Galveston County (12,533 cases, 153 deaths, 11,677 recoveries)
Brazoria County (11,403 cases, 155 deaths, 10,546 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,587 cases, 66 deaths, 6,988 recoveries)
Walker County (4,587 cases, 62 deaths, 3,753 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 27

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 239,783
Number of deaths: 3,370
Number of recoveries: 202,440

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (83,249 cases, 1,317 deaths, 61,250 recoveries)
Harris County (76,368 cases, 880 deaths, 70,883 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (17,556 cases, 241 deaths, 16,607 recoveries)
Montgomery County (13,917 cases, 151 deaths, 8,798 recoveries)
Galveston County (12,576 cases, 155 deaths, 11,642 recoveries)
Brazoria County (11,248 cases, 152 deaths, 10,414 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,534 cases, 66 deaths, 6,950 recoveries)
Walker County (4,640 cases, 62 deaths, 3,859 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 26

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 238,777
Number of deaths: 3,356
Number of recoveries: 201,698

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (83,158 cases, 1,315 deaths, 61,178 recoveries)
Harris County (76,114 cases, 875 deaths, 70,747 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (17,392 cases, 239 deaths, 16,392 recoveries)
Montgomery County (13,796 cases, 151 deaths, 8,743 recoveries)
Galveston County (12,404 cases, 151 deaths, 11,558 recoveries)
Brazoria County (11,248 cases, 152 deaths, 10,414 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,534 cases, 66 deaths, 6,950 recoveries)
Walker County (4,640 cases, 62 deaths, 3,859 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 25

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 237,911
Number of deaths: 3,351
Number of recoveries: 201,466

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (82,999 cases, 1,315 deaths, 61,180 recoveries)
Harris County (75,759 cases, 875 deaths, 70,657 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (17,392 cases, 239 deaths, 16,392 recoveries)
Montgomery County (13,575 cases, 147 deaths, 8,682 recoveries)
Galveston County (12,368 cases, 151 deaths, 11,551 recoveries)
Brazoria County (11,248 cases, 151 deaths, 10,415 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,464 cases, 66 deaths, 6,910 recoveries)
Walker County (4,640 cases, 62 deaths, 3,859 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 24

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 237,482
Number of deaths: 3,345
Number of recoveries: 201,169

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (82,715 cases, 1,311 deaths, 61,049 recoveries)
Harris County (75,664 cases, 875 deaths, 70,543 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (17,392 cases, 239 deaths, 16,392 recoveries)
Montgomery County (13,575 cases, 147 deaths, 8,682 recoveries)
Galveston County (12,368 cases, 151 deaths, 11,551 recoveries)
Brazoria County (11,224 cases, 151 deaths, 10,373 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,464 cases, 66 deaths, 6,910 recoveries)
Walker County (4,640 cases, 62 deaths, 3,859 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 23

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 236,340
Number of deaths: 3,330
Number of recoveries: 197,804

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (82,194 cases, 1,302 deaths, 60,934 recoveries)
Harris County (75,198 cases, 870 deaths, 70,387 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (17,392 cases, 239 deaths, 16,392 recoveries)
Montgomery County (13,575 cases, 147 deaths, 5,682 recoveries)
Galveston County (12,297 cases, 150 deaths, 11,522 recoveries)
Brazoria County (11,195 cases, 151 deaths, 10,360 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,430 cases, 66 deaths, 6,885 recoveries)
Walker County (4,640 cases, 62 deaths, 3,859 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 21

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 234,167
Number of deaths: 3,293
Number of recoveries: 199,597

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (81,404 cases, 1,292 deaths, 60,646 recoveries)
Harris County (74,631 cases, 858 deaths, 70,017 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (17,351 cases, 237 deaths, 16,390 recoveries)
Montgomery County (13,224 cases, 147 deaths, 8,535 recoveries)
Galveston County (12,222 cases, 148 deaths, 11,458 recoveries)
Brazoria County (11,109 cases, 148 deaths, 10,287 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,368 cases, 66 deaths, 6,728 recoveries)
Walker County (4,522 cases, 60 deaths, 3,748 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 20

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 232,874
Number of deaths: 3,271
Number of recoveries: 198,632

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (80,857 cases, 1,291 deaths, 60,517 recoveries)
Harris County (74,335 cases, 849 deaths, 69,816 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (17,238 cases, 232 deaths, 16,234 recoveries)
Montgomery County (13,086 cases, 145 deaths, 8,456 recoveries)
Galveston County (12,174 cases, 148 deaths, 11,348 recoveries)
Brazoria County (11,032 cases, 149 deaths, 10,214 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,337 cases, 64 deaths, 6,661 recoveries)
Walker County (4,497 cases, 60 deaths, 3,733 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 19

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 232,170
Number of deaths: 3,256
Number of recoveries: 198,103

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (80,678 cases, 1,287 deaths, 60,418 recoveries)
Harris County (74,087 cases, 847 deaths, 69,636 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (17,157 cases, 227 deaths, 16,234 recoveries)
Montgomery County (12,991 cases, 144 deaths, 8,403 recoveries)
Galveston County (12,123 cases, 148 deaths, 11,329 recoveries)
Brazoria County (11,032 cases, 149 deaths, 10,197 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,317 cases, 63 deaths, 6,623 recoveries)
Walker County (4,485 cases, 60 deaths, 3,705 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 18

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 231,392
Number of deaths: 3,249
Number of recoveries: 197,861

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (80,429 cases, 1,284 deaths, 60,338 recoveries)
Harris County (73,855 cases, 847 deaths, 69,557 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (17,126 cases, 224 deaths, 16,194 recoveries)
Montgomery County (12,844 cases, 144 deaths, 8,343 recoveries)
Galveston County (12,090 cases, 148 deaths, 11,318 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,990 cases, 148 deaths, 10,184 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,291 cases, 63 deaths, 6,596 recoveries)
Walker County (4,485 cases, 61 deaths, 3,792 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 17

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 231,012
Number of deaths: 3,246
Number of recoveries: 197,811

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (80,100 cases, 1,281 deaths, 60,338 recoveries)
Harris County (73,855 cases, 847 deaths, 69,557 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (17,126 cases, 224 deaths, 16,194 recoveries)
Montgomery County (12,844 cases, 144 deaths, 8,343 recoveries)
Galveston County (12,090 cases, 148 deaths, 11,318 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,971 cases, 148 deaths, 10,184 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,262 cases, 63 deaths, 6,559 recoveries)
Walker County (4,485 cases, 61 deaths, 3,792 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 16

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 230,414
Number of deaths: 3,233
Number of recoveries: 197,152

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (79,964 cases, 1,273 deaths, 60,072 recoveries)
Harris County (73,607 cases, 846 deaths, 69,405 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (17,062 cases, 224 deaths, 16,191 recoveries)
Montgomery County (12,844 cases, 144 deaths, 8,343 recoveries)
Galveston County (12,046 cases, 148 deaths, 11,263 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,947 cases, 148 deaths, 10,161 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,213 cases, 63 deaths, 6,504 recoveries)
Walker County (4,485 cases, 58 deaths, 3,702 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 14

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 228,807
Number of deaths: 3,204
Number of recoveries: 195,567

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (79,630 cases, 1,263 deaths, 59,855 recoveries)
Harris County (72,993 cases, 840 deaths, 68,946 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (17,079 cases, 217 deaths, 16,040 recoveries)
Galveston County (12,005 cases, 148 deaths, 10,829 recoveries)
Montgomery County (12,496 cases, 143 deaths, 8,183 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,865 cases, 146 deaths, 10,083 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,081 cases, 63 deaths, 6,429 recoveries)
Walker County (4,453 cases, 58 deaths, 3,679 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 13

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 227,655
Number of deaths: 3,175
Number of recoveries: 194,138

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (79,206 cases, 1,253 deaths, 59,045 recoveries)
Harris County (72,674 cases, 834 deaths, 68,815 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (16,912 cases, 208 deaths, 15,822 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,979 cases, 148 deaths, 10,796 recoveries)
Montgomery County (12,496 cases, 143 deaths, 8,183 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,847 cases, 144 deaths, 10,044 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,054 cases, 63 deaths, 6,390 recoveries)
Walker County (4,385 cases, 58 deaths, 3,655 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 12

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 226,970
Number of deaths: 3,150
Number of recoveries: 193,679

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (78,997 cases, 1,244 deaths, 58,996 recoveries)
Harris County (72,466 cases, 819 deaths, 68,659 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (16,912 cases, 208 deaths, 15,822 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,954 cases, 148 deaths, 10,770 recoveries)
Montgomery County (12,365 cases, 143 deaths, 8,117 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,802 cases, 144 deaths, 10,005 recoveries)
Brazos County (7,016 cases, 63 deaths, 6,339 recoveries)
Walker County (4,385 cases, 57 deaths, 3,620 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 11

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 226,693
Number of deaths: 3,161
Number of recoveries: 194,752

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (78,448 cases, 1,241 deaths, 58,908 recoveries)
Harris County (72,178 cases, 819 deaths, 68,480 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (16,880 cases, 203 deaths, 15,822 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,930 cases, 148 deaths, 10,768 recoveries)
Montgomery County (12,114 cases, 142 deaths, 8,044 recoveries)
Brazoria County (11,734 cases, 173 deaths, 10,892 recoveries)
Brazos County (6,976 cases, 63 deaths, 6,269 recoveries)
Walker County (4,385 cases, 57 deaths, 3,620 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 9

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 226,051
Number of deaths: 3,142
Number of recoveries: 193,752

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (78,317 cases, 1,230 deaths, 58,817 recoveries)
Harris County (71,859 cases, 811 deaths, 68,368 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (16,797 cases, 203 deaths, 15,819 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,901 cases, 148 deaths, 10,747 recoveries)
Montgomery County (12,114 cases, 142 deaths, 7,951 recoveries)
Brazoria County (11,703 cases, 173 deaths, 10,892 recoveries)
Brazos County (6,949 cases, 63 deaths, 6,229 recoveries)
Walker County (4,385 cases, 57 deaths, 3,620 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 8

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 225,363
Number of deaths: 3,111
Number of recoveries: 193,344

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (77,964 cases, 1,214 deaths, 58,724 recoveries)
Harris County (71,807 cases, 805 deaths, 68,257 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (16,712 cases, 200 deaths, 15,760 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,878 cases, 148 deaths, 10,736 recoveries)
Montgomery County (12,022 cases, 142 deaths, 7,951 recoveries)
Brazoria County (11,691 cases, 173 deaths, 10,836 recoveries)
Brazos County (6,901 cases, 60 deaths, 6,189 recoveries)
Walker County (4,385 cases, 57 deaths, 3,598 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 7

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 223,618
Number of deaths: 3,051
Number of recoveries: 191,797

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (77,867 cases, 1,205 deaths, 58,652 recoveries)
Harris County (71,527 cases, 792 deaths, 67,941 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (16,703 cases, 200 deaths, 15,760 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,872 cases, 151 deaths, 10,735 recoveries)
Montgomery County (11,855 cases, 141 deaths, 7,850 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,669 cases, 138 deaths, 9,864 recoveries)
Brazos County (6,794 cases, 60 deaths, 6,118 recoveries)
Walker County (4,369 cases, 57 deaths, 3,600 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 6

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 222,597
Number of deaths: 3,024
Number of recoveries: 191,055

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (77,616 cases, 1,202 deaths, 58,546 recoveries)
Harris County (71,153 cases, 781 deaths, 67,703 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (16,642 cases, 197 deaths, 15,708 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,833 cases, 145 deaths, 10,667 recoveries)
Montgomery County (11,682 cases, 141 deaths, 7,774 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,645 cases, 135 deaths, 9,827 recoveries)
Brazos County (6,725 cases, 60 deaths, 6,062 recoveries)
Walker County (4,368 cases, 57 deaths, 3,592 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 5

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 221,608
Number of deaths: 3,013
Number of recoveries: 190,168

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (77,355 cases, 1,199 deaths, 58,471 recoveries)
Harris County (70,880 cases, 775 deaths, 67,412 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (16,603 cases, 196 deaths, 15,471 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,807 cases, 145 deaths, 10,644 recoveries)
Montgomery County (11,444 cases, 141 deaths, 7,684 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,601 cases, 135 deaths, 9,789 recoveries)
Brazos County (6,659 cases, 60 deaths, 6,021 recoveries)
Walker County (4,360 cases, 57 deaths, 3,597 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 4

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 220,793
Number of deaths: 3,001
Number of recoveries: 189,818

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (77,053 cases, 1,191 deaths, 58,471 recoveries)
Harris County (70,755 cases, 772 deaths, 67,330 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (16,603 cases, 196 deaths, 15,471 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,788 cases, 145 deaths, 10,636 recoveries)
Montgomery County (11,307 cases, 140 deaths, 7,603 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,557 cases, 135 deaths, 9,733 recoveries)
Brazos County (6,659 cases, 60 deaths, 6,021 recoveries)
Walker County (4,298 cases, 57 deaths, 3,540 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 3

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 220,160
Number of deaths: 2,982
Number of recoveries: 188,471

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (76,774 cases, 1,174 deaths, 57,422 recoveries)
Harris County (70,524 cases, 770 deaths, 67,115 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (16,603 cases, 196 deaths, 15,471 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,788 cases, 145 deaths, 10,636 recoveries)
Montgomery County (11,307 cases, 140 deaths, 7,603 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,552 cases, 135 deaths, 9,733 recoveries)
Brazos County (6,622 cases, 60 deaths, 5,993 recoveries)
Walker County (4,298 cases, 57 deaths, 3,540 recoveries)

UPDATE: October 2

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 218,697
Number of deaths: 2,908
Number of recoveries: 183,782

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (76,057 cases, 1,154 deaths, 57,184 recoveries)
Harris County (69,943 cases, 756 deaths, 66,616 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (16,494 cases, 192 deaths, 15,226 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,757 cases, 145 deaths, 10,616 recoveries)
Montgomery County (11,307 cases, 140 deaths, 7,603 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,528 cases, 103 deaths, 9,614 recoveries)
Brazos County (6,567 cases, 60 deaths, 5,936 recoveries)
Walker County (4,298 cases, 57 deaths, 3,534 recoveries)

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UPDATE: October 1

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 215,987
Number of deaths: 2,886
Number of recoveries: 187,076

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (73,587 cases, 1,133 deaths, 57,184 recoveries)
Harris County (69,943 cases, 756 deaths, 66,616 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (16,494 cases, 192 deaths, 15,124 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,715 cases, 145 deaths, 10,549 recoveries)
Montgomery County (11,221 cases, 140 deaths, 7,521 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,490 cases, 103 deaths, 9,614 recoveries)
Brazos County (6,536 cases, 60 deaths, 5,873 recoveries)
Walker County (4,295 cases, 57 deaths, 3,634 recoveries)

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UPDATE: September 30

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 214,745
Number of deaths: 2,860
Number of recoveries: 185,757

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (73,351 cases, 1,121 deaths, 57,088 recoveries)
Harris County (69,330 cases, 746 deaths, 65,997 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (16,387 cases, 190 deaths, 15,124 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,697 cases, 144 deaths, 10,508 recoveries)
Montgomery County (11,092 cases, 140 deaths, 7,455 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,457 cases, 103 deaths, 9,436 recoveries)
Brazos County (6,492 cases, 60 deaths, 5,800 recoveries)
Walker County (4,259 cases, 57 deaths, 3,491 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 29

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 214,019
Number of deaths: 2,833
Number of recoveries: 183,447

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (73,166 cases, 1,107 deaths, 56,948 recoveries)
Harris County (69,149 cases, 733 deaths, 65,687 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (16,295 cases, 189 deaths, 15,124 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,670 cases, 144 deaths, 10,500 recoveries)
Montgomery County (10,996 cases, 140 deaths, 7,409 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,442 cases, 103 deaths, 9,252 recoveries)
Brazos County (6,453 cases, 60 deaths, 5,747 recoveries)
Walker County (4,259 cases, 57 deaths, 3,491 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 28

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 212,688
Number of deaths: 2,800
Number of recoveries: 183,477

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (72,827 cases, 1,095 deaths, 56,941 recoveries)
Harris County (68,526 cases, 719 deaths, 65,044 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (16,207 cases, 185 deaths, 15,074 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,636 cases, 143 deaths, 10,468 recoveries)
Montgomery County (10,912 cases, 140 deaths, 7,345 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,370 cases, 103 deaths, 8,888 recoveries)
Brazos County (6,402 cases, 60 deaths, 5,683 recoveries)
Walker County (4,259 cases, 57 deaths, 3,491 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 27

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 212,465
Number of deaths: 2,799
Number of recoveries: 183,203

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (72,827 cases, 1,095 deaths, 56,941 recoveries)
Harris County (68,526 cases, 719 deaths, 65,044 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (16,207 cases, 185 deaths, 15,074 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,604 cases, 143 deaths, 10,441 recoveries)
Montgomery County (10,814 cases, 140 deaths, 7,286 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,358 cases, 103 deaths, 8,888 recoveries)
Brazos County (6,364 cases, 60 deaths, 5,640 recoveries)
Walker County (4,206 cases, 56 deaths, 3,376 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 26

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 211,928
Number of deaths: 2,779
Number of recoveries: 182,390

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (72,684 cases, 1,088 deaths, 56,391 recoveries)
Harris County (68,184 cases, 707 deaths, 64,794 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (16,207 cases, 185 deaths, 15,074 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,604 cases, 143 deaths, 10,441 recoveries)
Montgomery County (10,814 cases, 140 deaths, 7,286 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,358 cases, 103 deaths, 8,888 recoveries)
Brazos County (6,332 cases, 60 deaths, 5,594 recoveries)
Walker County (4,206 cases, 56 deaths, 3,376 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 25

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 211,427
Number of deaths: 2,757
Number of recoveries: 181,674

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (72,518 cases, 1,079 deaths, 56,311 recoveries)
Harris County (68,014 cases, 699 deaths, 64,466 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (16,167 cases, 185 deaths, 15,070 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,575 cases, 140 deaths, 10,427 recoveries)
Montgomery County (10,814 cases, 140 deaths, 7,286 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,338 cases, 103 deaths, 8,724 recoveries)
Brazos County (6,292 cases, 60 deaths, 5,557 recoveries)
Walker County (4,206 cases, 56 deaths, 3,376 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 24

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 210,276
Number of deaths: 2,740
Number of recoveries: 180,436

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (72,196 cases, 1,069 deaths, 56,221 recoveries)
Harris County (67,485 cases, 692 deaths, 63,836 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (16,102 cases, 185 deaths, 14,833 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,536 cases, 140 deaths, 10,411 recoveries)
Montgomery County (10,791 cases, 140 deaths, 7,258 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,236 cases, 103 deaths, 8,544 recoveries)
Brazos County (6,249 cases, 60 deaths, 5,509 recoveries)
Walker County (4,195 cases, 56 deaths, 3,375 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 23

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 208,784
Number of deaths: 2,702
Number of recoveries: 178,673

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (71,849 cases, 1,062 deaths, 56,087 recoveries)
Harris County (66,882 cases, 680 deaths, 63,217 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (15,908 cases, 181 deaths, 14,833 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,519 cases, 140 deaths, 10,307 recoveries)
Montgomery County (10,747 cases, 139 deaths, 7,217 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,119 cases, 96 deaths, 8,207 recoveries)
Brazos County (6,178 cases, 59 deaths, 5,447 recoveries)
Walker County (4,183 cases, 55 deaths, 3,196 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 22

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 208,040
Number of deaths: 2,675
Number of recoveries: 177,562

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (71,591 cases, 1,054 deaths, 56,087 recoveries)
Harris County (66,645 cases, 671 deaths, 62,845 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (15,814 cases, 181 deaths, 14,831 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,497 cases, 140 deaths, 9,916 recoveries)
Montgomery County (10,711 cases, 138 deaths, 7,153 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,092 cases, 90 deaths, 8,077 recoveries)
Brazos County (6,122 cases, 59 deaths, 5,383 recoveries)
Walker County (4,183 cases, 55 deaths, 3,196 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 21

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 193,353
Number of deaths: 2,655
Number of recoveries: 163,016

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (71,042 cases, 1,040 deaths, 56,047 recoveries)
Harris County (52,775 cases, 666 deaths, 49,788 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (15,789 cases, 180 deaths, 14,719 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,473 cases, 139 deaths, 9,491 recoveries)
Montgomery County (10,666 cases, 137 deaths, 7,083 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,068 cases, 88 deaths, 7,985 recoveries)
Brazos County (6,081 cases, 59 deaths, 5,212 recoveries)
Walker County (4,081 cases, 53 deaths, 2,837 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 20

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 192,908
Number of deaths: 2,645
Number of recoveries: 163,001

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (71,042 cases, 1,040 deaths, 56,046 recoveries)
Harris County (52,775 cases, 666 deaths, 49,788 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (15,789 cases, 180 deaths, 14,719 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,450 cases, 139 deaths, 9,491 recoveries)
Montgomery County (10,571 cases, 136 deaths, 7,083 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,000 cases, 88 deaths, 7,985 recoveries)
Brazos County (6,081 cases, 59 deaths, 5,212 recoveries)
Walker County (4,081 cases, 53 deaths, 2,837 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 19

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 192,268
Number of deaths: 2,626
Number of recoveries: 161,925

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (70,700 cases, 1,031 deaths, 55,334 recoveries)
Harris County (52,564 cases, 657 deaths, 49,579 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (15,789 cases, 180 deaths, 14,719 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,450 cases, 139 deaths, 9,491 recoveries)
Montgomery County (10,571 cases, 136 deaths, 7,083 recoveries)
Brazoria County (10,000 cases, 88 deaths, 7,911 recoveries)
Brazos County (6,053 cases, 59 deaths, 5,142 recoveries)
Walker County (4,081 cases, 53 deaths, 2,837 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 18

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 191,240
Number of deaths: 2,595
Number of recoveries: 161,215

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (70,380 cases, 1,012 deaths, 55,250 recoveries)
Harris County (52,065 cases, 646 deaths, 49,093 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (15,734 cases, 180 deaths, 14,719 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,402 cases, 139 deaths, 9,464 recoveries)
Montgomery County (10,571 cases, 136 deaths, 7,083 recoveries)
Brazoria County (9,987 cases, 88 deaths, 7,911 recoveries)
Brazos County (5,996 cases, 59 deaths, 5,041 recoveries)
Walker County (4,081 cases, 53 deaths, 2,837 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 16

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 188,725
Number of deaths: 2,565
Number of recoveries: 159,283

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (69,797 cases, 991 deaths, 55,109 recoveries)
Harris County (50,974 cases, 626 deaths, 48,428 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (15,625 cases, 174 deaths, 14,496 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,360 cases, 166 deaths, 9,420 recoveries)
Montgomery County (10,343 cases, 134 deaths, 6,997 recoveries)
Brazoria County (9,893 cases, 85 deaths, 7,700 recoveries)
Brazos County (5,860 cases, 58 deaths, 4,814 recoveries)
Walker County (4,059 cases, 53 deaths, 2,628 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 15

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 187,552
Number of deaths: 2,543
Number of recoveries: 158,261

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (69,567 cases, 982 deaths, 55,063 recoveries)
Harris County (50,769 cases, 617 deaths, 48,113 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (15,499 cases, 174 deaths, 14,318 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,337 cases, 165 deaths, 9,265 recoveries)
Montgomery County (10,182 cases, 133 deaths, 6,924 recoveries)
Brazoria County (9,780 cases, 84 deaths, 7,613 recoveries)
Brazos County (5,807 cases, 58 deaths, 4,714 recoveries)
Walker County (3,833 cases, 51 deaths, 2,628 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 14

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 184,405
Number of deaths: 2,520
Number of recoveries: 155,301

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (69,242 cases, 970 deaths, 54,978 recoveries)
Harris County (48,326 cases, 608 deaths, 45,963 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (15,471 cases, 174 deaths, 13,957 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,301 cases, 165 deaths, 9,052 recoveries)
Montgomery County (9,790 cases, 140 deaths, 6,698 recoveries)
Brazoria County (9,724 cases, 84 deaths, 7,529 recoveries)
Brazos County (5,700 cases, 58 deaths, 4,645 recoveries)
Walker County (3,833 cases, 51 deaths, 2,628 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 13

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 183,276
Number of deaths: 2,511
Number of recoveries: 152,693

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (68,913 cases, 963 deaths, 53,459 recoveries)
Harris County (47,956 cases, 601 deaths, 45,589 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (15,423 cases, 172 deaths, 13,957 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,280 cases, 165 deaths, 8,951 recoveries)
Montgomery County (9,790 cases, 140 deaths, 6,698 recoveries)
Brazoria County (9,670 cases, 84 deaths, 7,417 recoveries)
Brazos County (5,700 cases, 58 deaths, 4,645 recoveries)
Walker County (3,833 cases, 51 deaths, 2,628 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 12

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 181,348
Number of deaths: 2,467
Number of recoveries: 152,122

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (67,415 cases, 924 deaths, 53,459 recoveries)
Harris County (47,734 cases, 598 deaths, 45,329 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (15,423 cases, 172 deaths, 13,957 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,280 cases, 165 deaths, 8,951 recoveries)
Montgomery County (9,790 cases, 140 deaths, 6,698 recoveries)
Brazoria County (9,610 cases, 84 deaths, 7,417 recoveries)
Brazos County (5,654 cases, 58 deaths, 4,605 recoveries)
Walker County (3,833 cases, 51 deaths, 2,628 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 11

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 180,694
Number of deaths: 2,449
Number of recoveries: 151,426

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (67,415 cases, 924 deaths, 53,459 recoveries)
Harris County (47,346 cases, 595 deaths, 45,102 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (15,352 cases, 171 deaths, 13,807 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,249 cases, 165 deaths, 8,951 recoveries)
Montgomery County (9,790 cases, 132 deaths, 6,698 recoveries)
Brazoria County (9,503 cases, 78 deaths, 7,289 recoveries)
Brazos County (5,617 cases, 58 deaths, 4,555 recoveries)
Walker County (3,833 cases, 51 deaths, 2,628 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 9

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 177,065
Number of deaths: 2,392
Number of recoveries: 148,266

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (66,488 cases, 906 deaths, 53,307 recoveries)
Harris County (46,274 cases, 584 deaths, 43,963 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (15,249 cases, 170 deaths, 13,135 recoveries)
Galveston County (11,101 cases, 165 deaths, 8,406 recoveries)
Montgomery County (9,466 cases, 129 deaths, 6,530 recoveries)
Brazoria County (9,175 cases, 73 deaths, 6,944 recoveries)
Brazos County (5,506 cases, 57 deaths, 4,424 recoveries)
Walker County (3,403 cases, 51 deaths, 3,052 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 7

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 174,880
Number of deaths: 2,301
Number of recoveries: 145,601

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (65,932 cases, 885 deaths, 53,295 recoveries)
Harris County (45,953 cases, 568 deaths, 43,052 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (15,144 cases, 161 deaths, 12,169 recoveries)
Galveston County (10,808 cases, 134 deaths, 8,292 recoveries)
Montgomery County (9,164 cases, 123 deaths, 6,338 recoveries)
Brazoria County (8,984 cases, 73 deaths, 6,463 recoveries)
Brazos County (5,359 cases, 57 deaths, 4,333 recoveries)
Walker County (3,828 cases, 48 deaths, 3,419 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 6

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 175,003
Number of deaths: 2,301
Number of recoveries: 145,246

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (65,932 cases, 885 deaths, 53,295 recoveries)
Harris County (45,953 cases, 568 deaths, 43,052 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (15,144 cases, 161 deaths, 12,169 recoveries)
Galveston County (10,808 cases, 134 deaths, 8,292 recoveries)
Montgomery County (9,164 cases, 123 deaths, 6,338 recoveries)
Brazoria County (8,906 cases, 73 deaths, 6,204 recoveries)
Brazos County (5,201 cases, 57 deaths, 4,253 recoveries)
Walker County (3,828 cases, 48 deaths, 3,419 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 4

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 172,589
Number of deaths: 2,255
Number of recoveries: 138,845

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (64,985 cases, 862 deaths, 49,408 recoveries)
Harris County (44,849 cases, 549 deaths, 42,188 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (15,100 cases, 161 deaths, 12,169 recoveries)
Galveston County (10,780 cases, 133 deaths, 8,292 recoveries)
Montgomery County (9,164 cases, 123 deaths, 6,338 recoveries)
Brazoria County (8,798 cases, 73 deaths, 5,956 recoveries)
Brazos County (5,100 cases, 57 deaths, 4,218 recoveries)
Walker County (3,816 cases, 48 deaths, 2,677 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 3

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 171,050
Number of deaths: 2,225
Number of recoveries: 137,150

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (64,475 cases, 849 deaths, 49,334 recoveries)
Harris County (44,344 cases, 540 deaths, 41,271 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (15,081 cases, 158 deaths, 11,841 recoveries)
Galveston County (10,715 cases, 133 deaths, 8,264 recoveries)
Montgomery County (9,046 cases, 120 deaths, 6,257 recoveries)
Brazoria County (8,616 cases, 73 deaths, 5,711 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,975 cases, 56 deaths, 4,195 recoveries)
Walker County (3,816 cases, 48 deaths, 2,677 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 2

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 170,276
Number of deaths: 2,187
Number of recoveries: 135,448

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (64,137 cases, 841 deaths, 49,251 recoveries)
Harris County (43,948 cases, 530 deaths, 41,264 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (15,036 cases, 154 deaths, 11,459 recoveries)
Galveston County (10,646 cases, 133 deaths, 8,219 recoveries)
Montgomery County (8,904 cases, 117 deaths, 6,161 recoveries)
Brazoria County (8,550 cases, 71 deaths, 5,474 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,872 cases, 46 deaths, 4,169 recoveries)
Walker County (3,804 cases, 48 deaths, 2,677 recoveries)

UPDATE: September 1

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 168,846
Number of deaths: 2,149
Number of recoveries: 134,122

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (63,961 cases, 823 deaths, 49,150 recoveries)
Harris County (43,529 cases, 520 deaths, 40,813 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (14,983 cases, 151 deaths, 11,148 recoveries)
Galveston County (10,613 cases, 125 deaths, 8,189 recoveries)
Montgomery County (8,800 cases, 110 deaths, 6,087 recoveries)
Brazoria County (8,525 cases, 71 deaths, 5,336 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,772 cases, 54 deaths, 4,152 recoveries)
Walker County (3,808 cases, 46 deaths, 3,007 recoveries)

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UPDATE: August 31

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 167,653
Number of deaths: 2,118
Number of recoveries: 133,110

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (63,834 cases, 820 deaths, 49,135 recoveries)
Harris County (42,761 cases, 515 deaths, 40,094 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (14,957 cases, 151 deaths, 11,148 recoveries)
Galveston County (10,575 cases, 112 deaths, 8,139 recoveries)
Montgomery County (8,580 cases, 110 deaths, 5,913 recoveries)
Brazoria County (8,383 cases, 66 deaths, 5,195 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,719 cases, 54 deaths, 4,141 recoveries)
Walker County (4,015 cases, 40 deaths, 3,007 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 30

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 166,676
Number of deaths: 2,077
Number of recoveries: 132,243

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (63,676 cases, 812 deaths, 49,112 recoveries)
Harris County (42,081 cases, 507 deaths, 39,399 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (14,933 cases, 150 deaths, 11,148 recoveries)
Galveston County (10,543 cases, 97 deaths, 7,751 recoveries)
Montgomery County (8,580 cases, 110 deaths, 5,913 recoveries)
Brazoria County (8,383 cases, 66 deaths, 5,195 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,703 cases, 54 deaths, 4,131 recoveries)
Walker County (4,015 cases, 39 deaths, 3,007 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 29

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 165,267
Number of deaths: 2,047
Number of recoveries: 131,277

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (63,220 cases, 797 deaths, 49,063 recoveries)
Harris County (41,429 cases, 496 deaths, 38,749 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (14,845 cases, 148 deaths, 11,148 recoveries)
Galveston County (10,543 cases, 97 deaths, 7,751 recoveries)
Montgomery County (8,580 cases, 110 deaths, 5,913 recoveries)
Brazoria County (8,303 cases, 64 deaths, 4,962 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,663 cases, 54 deaths, 4,119 recoveries)
Walker County (4,015 cases, 39 deaths, 3,007 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 28

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 162,359
Number of deaths: 2,038
Number of recoveries: 123,061

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (62,722 cases, 790 deaths, 44,048 recoveries)
Harris County (39,618 cases, 492 deaths, 35,908 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (14,790 cases, 148 deaths, 11,148 recoveries)
Galveston County (10,509 cases, 86 deaths, 7,631 recoveries)
Montgomery County (8,580 cases, 110 deaths, 5,913 recoveries)
Brazoria County (8,258 cases, 63 deaths, 4,949 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,613 cases, 54 deaths, 4,104 recoveries)
Walker County (3,761 cases, 46 deaths, 2,822 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 27

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 161,403
Number of deaths: 2,011
Number of recoveries: 121,086

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (62,387 cases, 781 deaths, 44,029 recoveries)
Harris County (39,283 cases, 489 deaths, 34,581 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (14,761 cases, 141 deaths, 11,148 recoveries)
Galveston County (10,430 cases, 81 deaths, 7,350 recoveries)
Montgomery County (8,515 cases, 109 deaths, 5,856 recoveries)
Brazoria County (8,214 cases, 63 deaths, 4,699 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,550 cases, 54 deaths, 4,093 recoveries)
Walker County (3,761 cases, 46 deaths, 2,822 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 25

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 158,985
Number of deaths: 1,956
Number of recoveries: 114,514

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (61,730 cases, 750 deaths, 43,843 recoveries)
Harris County (38,441 cases, 476 deaths, 28,814 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (14,645 cases, 138 deaths, 11,123 recoveries)
Galveston County (10,430 cases, 81 deaths, 7,350 recoveries)
Montgomery County (8,268 cases, 105 deaths, 5,763 recoveries)
Brazoria County (7,988 cases, 62 deaths, 4,430 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,433 cases, 53 deaths, 4,039 recoveries)
Walker County (3,659 cases, 46 deaths, 2,693 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 24

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 156,536
Number of deaths: 1,887
Number of recoveries: 110,733

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (61,346 cases, 742 deaths, 43,838 recoveries)
Harris County (37,944 cases, 468 deaths, 28,488 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (14,640 cases, 137 deaths, 9,269 recoveries)
Galveston County (10,400 cases, 81 deaths, 7,243 recoveries)
Montgomery County (8,122 cases, 100 deaths, 5,653 recoveries)
Brazoria County (7,890 cases, 62 deaths, 4,221 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,390 cases, 53 deaths, 4,016 recoveries)
Walker County (3,618 cases, 44 deaths, 2,669 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 23

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 155,431
Number of deaths: 1,899
Number of recoveries: 110,040

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (60,943 cases, 730 deaths, 43,843 recoveries)
Harris County (37,563 cases, 467 deaths, 28,268 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (14,034 cases, 137 deaths, 8,613 recoveries)
Galveston County (10,350 cases, 80 deaths, 6,844 recoveries)
Montgomery County (7,915 cases, 98 deaths, 5,547 recoveries)
Brazoria County (7,756 cases, 62 deaths, 3,987 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,352 cases, 53 deaths, 4,001 recoveries)
Walker County (3,553 cases, 44 deaths, 2,669 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 22

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 154,420
Number of deaths: 1,885
Number of recoveries: 107,702

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (60,506 cases, 716 deaths, 41,895 recoveries)
Harris County (37,239 cases, 467 deaths, 28,080 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (14,034 cases, 137 deaths, 8,613 recoveries)
Galveston County (10,350 cases, 80 deaths, 6,844 recoveries)
Montgomery County (7,915 cases, 98 deaths, 5,547 recoveries)
Brazoria County (7,706 cases, 62 deaths, 3,890 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,311 cases, 53 deaths, 3,986 recoveries)
Walker County (3,553 cases, 44 deaths, 2,669 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 21

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 152,921
Number of deaths: 1,848
Number of recoveries: 104,503

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (59,871 cases, 696 deaths, 39,524 recoveries)
Harris County (36,787 cases, 453 deaths, 27,784 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (13,794 cases, 135 deaths, 8,081 recoveries)
Galveston County (10,308 cases, 80 deaths, 6,844 recoveries)
Montgomery County (7,915 cases, 98 deaths, 5,547 recoveries)
Brazoria County (7,669 cases, 62 deaths, 3,740 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,275 cases, 53 deaths, 3,971 recoveries)
Walker County (3,553 cases, 44 deaths, 2,669 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 20

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 151,374
Number of deaths: 1,810
Number of recoveries: 101,865

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (59,404 cases, 679 deaths, 39,478 recoveries)
Harris County (36,227 cases, 443 deaths, 26,688 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (13,688 cases, 133 deaths, 8,063 recoveries)
Galveston County (10,283 cases, 75 deaths, 6,527 recoveries)
Montgomery County (7,743 cases, 98 deaths, 5,451 recoveries)
Brazoria County (7,617 cases, 62 deaths, 3,499 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,251 cases, 53 deaths, 3,944 recoveries)
Walker County (3,553 cases, 44 deaths, 2,665 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 19

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 149,808
Number of deaths: 1,777
Number of recoveries: 100,786

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (58,903 cases, 665 deaths, 39,395 recoveries)
Harris County (35,773 cases, 430 deaths, 26,061 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (13,605 cases, 132 deaths, 8,080 recoveries)
Galveston County (10,212 cases, 75 deaths, 6,539 recoveries)
Brazoria County (7,535 cases, 61 deaths, 3,499 recoveries)
Montgomery County (7,533 cases, 98 deaths, 5,335 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,225 cases, 51 deaths, 3,922 recoveries)
Walker County (3,520 cases, 44 deaths, 2,635 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 18

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 147,747
Number of deaths: 1,735
Number of recoveries: 96,215

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (58,554 cases, 655 deaths, 39,347 recoveries)
Harris County (35,318 cases, 418 deaths, 25,376 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (13,034 cases, 132 deaths, 5,034 recoveries)
Galveston County (10,135 cases, 75 deaths, 6,054 recoveries)
Brazoria County (7,456 cases, 59 deaths, 3,461 recoveries)
Montgomery County (7,327 cases, 98 deaths, 5,240 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,192 cases, 51 deaths, 3,885 recoveries)
Walker County (3,428 cases, 42 deaths, 2,597 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 17

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 146,052
Number of deaths: 1,721
Number of recoveries: 95,916

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (58,172 cases, 649 deaths, 39,304 recoveries)
Harris County (34,772 cases, 415 deaths, 24,713 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (12,634 cases, 130 deaths, 5,034 recoveries)
Galveston County (10,033 cases, 75 deaths, 5,944 recoveries)
Brazoria County (7,387 cases, 58 deaths, 3,394 recoveries)
Montgomery County (7,160 cases, 97 deaths, 5,824 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,192 cases, 51 deaths, 3,885 recoveries)
Walker County (3,428 cases, 42 deaths, 2,597 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 15

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 144,461
Number of deaths: 1,702
Number of recoveries: 94,039

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (57,818 cases, 639 deaths, 39,260 recoveries)
Harris County (34,435 cases, 413 deaths, 24,306 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (12,228 cases, 128 deaths, 5,034 recoveries)
Galveston County (9,937 cases, 75 deaths, 5,599 recoveries)
Brazoria County (7,258 cases, 58 deaths, 3,392 recoveries)
Montgomery County (6,957 cases, 96 deaths, 5,009 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,185 cases, 51 deaths, 3,871 recoveries)
Walker County (3,428 cases, 42 deaths, 2,454 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 14

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 141,667
Number of deaths: 1,658
Number of recoveries: 82,925

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (56,803 cases, 616 deaths, 29,250 recoveries)
Harris County (33,771 cases, 396 deaths, 23,405 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (11,369 cases, 126 deaths, 5,018 recoveries)
Galveston County (9,888 cases, 75 deaths, 5,599 recoveries)
Brazoria County (7,173 cases, 58 deaths, 3,309 recoveries)
Montgomery County (6,957 cases, 96 deaths, 5,009 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,158 cases, 51 deaths, 3,826 recoveries)
Walker County (3,428 cases, 42 deaths, 2,454 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 13

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 139,486
Number of deaths: 1,623
Number of recoveries: 81,543

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (56,365 cases, 604 deaths, 29,165 recoveries)
Harris County (33,060 cases, 381 deaths, 22,824 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (10,823 cases, 125 deaths, 4,894 recoveries)
Galveston County (9,800 cases, 75 deaths, 5,358 recoveries)
Brazoria County (7,045 cases, 58 deaths, 3,267 recoveries)
Montgomery County (6,864 cases, 95 deaths, 4,926 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,147 cases, 49 deaths, 3,801 recoveries)
Walker County (3,428 cases, 41 deaths, 2,454 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 12

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 137,716
Number of deaths: 1,587
Number of recoveries: 79,767

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (55,940 cases, 585 deaths, 29,097 recoveries)
Harris County (32,554 cases, 366 deaths, 22,162 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (10,487 cases, 119 deaths, 4,635 recoveries)
Galveston County (9,707 cases, 75 deaths, 4,864 recoveries)
Montgomery County (6,820 cases, 95 deaths, 4,836 recoveries)
Brazoria County (6,930 cases, 58 deaths, 3,220 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,107 cases, 49 deaths, 3,764 recoveries)
Walker County (3,393 cases, 41 deaths, 2,429 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 11

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 136,065
Number of deaths: 1,545
Number of recoveries: 78,176

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (55,509 cases, 537 deaths, 29,056 recoveries)
Harris County (31,996 cases, 352 deaths, 21,409 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (10,335 cases, 115 deaths, 4,635 recoveries)
Galveston County (9,605 cases, 75 deaths, 4,440 recoveries)
Montgomery County (6,776 cases, 94 deaths, 4,718 recoveries)
Brazoria County (6,802 cases, 56 deaths, 3,184 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,092 cases, 49 deaths, 3,732 recoveries)
Walker County (3,362 cases, 41 deaths, 2,421 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 10

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 134,187
Number of deaths: 1,519
Number of recoveries: 76,412

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (55,198 cases, 565 deaths, 28,990 recoveries)
Harris County (31,365 cases, 340 deaths, 20,593 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (10,021 cases, 113 deaths, 4,351 recoveries)
Galveston County (9,514 cases, 75 deaths, 4,106 recoveries)
Montgomery County (6,654 cases, 90 deaths, 4,592 recoveries)
Brazoria County (6,684 cases, 56 deaths, 3,097 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,069 cases, 49 deaths, 3,698 recoveries)
Walker County (3,324 cases, 41 deaths, 2,421 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 9

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 132,264
Number of deaths: 1,495
Number of recoveries: 74,989

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (54,749 cases, 557 deaths, 28,894 recoveries)
Harris County (31,008 cases, 340 deaths, 20,158 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (9,533 cases, 111 deaths, 4,351 recoveries)
Galveston County (9,376 cases, 73 deaths, 3,948 recoveries)
Montgomery County (6,577 cases, 82 deaths, 4,487 recoveries)
Brazoria County (6,592 cases, 56 deaths, 3,071 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,055 cases, 48 deaths, 3,676 recoveries)
Walker County (3,138 cases, 41 deaths, 2,408 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 8

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 130,996
Number of deaths: 1,464
Number of recoveries: 74,376

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (54,050 cases, 549 deaths, 28,698 recoveries)
Harris County (30,550 cases, 335 deaths, 19,835 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (9,533 cases, 111 deaths, 4,351 recoveries)
Galveston County (9,376 cases, 73 deaths, 3,948 recoveries)
Montgomery County (6,577 cases, 82 deaths, 4,487 recoveries)
Brazoria County (6,495 cases, 53 deaths, 3,071 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,040 cases, 48 deaths, 3,640 recoveries)
Walker County (3,138 cases, 34 deaths, 2,408 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 7

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 128,919
Number of deaths: 1,433
Number of recoveries: 73,418

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (53,304 cases, 543 deaths, 28,159 recoveries)
Harris County (29,879 cases, 325 deaths, 19,276 recoveries)
Galveston County (9,291 cases, 73 deaths, 3,948 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (9,151 cases, 108 deaths, 4,173 recoveries)
Montgomery County (6,577 cases, 82 deaths, 4,487 recoveries)
Brazoria County (6,370 cases, 53 deaths, 3,033 recoveries)
Brazos County (4,024 cases, 47 deaths, 3,588 recoveries)
Walker County (3,138 cases, 34 deaths, 2,361 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 6

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 126,936
Number of deaths: 1,394
Number of recoveries: 72,136

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (52,652 cases, 526 deaths, 28,092 recoveries)
Harris County (29,267 cases, 315 deaths, 18,781 recoveries)
Galveston County (9,230 cases, 73 deaths, 3,846 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (8,878 cases, 105 deaths, 3,973 recoveries)
Montgomery County (6,510 cases, 77 deaths, 4,338 recoveries)
Brazoria County (6,227 cases, 53 deaths, 2,954 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,997 cases, 46 deaths, 3,525 recoveries)
Walker County (3,137 cases, 34 deaths, 2,369 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 5

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 125,126
Number of deaths: 1,344
Number of recoveries: 70,788

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (52,230 cases, 503 deaths, 27,975 recoveries)
Harris County (28,594 cases, 302 deaths, 18,184 recoveries)
Galveston County (9,168 cases, 73 deaths, 3,750 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (8,559 cases, 101 deaths, 3,892 recoveries)
Montgomery County (6,459 cases, 76 deaths, 4,121 recoveries)
Brazoria County (6,101 cases, 53 deaths, 2,865 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,973 cases, 46 deaths, 3,476 recoveries)
Walker County (3,122 cases, 34 deaths, 2,371 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 4

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 122,745
Number of deaths: 1,307
Number of recoveries: 69,272

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (51,611 cases, 489 deaths, 27,899 recoveries)
Harris County (27,932 cases, 299 deaths, 17,555 recoveries)
Galveston County (9,106 cases, 73 deaths, 3,642 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (7,867 cases, 101 deaths, 3,663 recoveries)
Montgomery County (6,397 cases, 71 deaths, 3,920 recoveries)
Brazoria County (6,000 cases, 44 deaths, 2,806 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,953 cases, 46 deaths, 3,396 recoveries)
Walker County (3,112 cases, 36 deaths, 2,343 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 3

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 120,257
Number of deaths: 1,277
Number of recoveries: 68,049

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (50,896 cases, 478 deaths, 27,850 recoveries)
Harris County (27,209 cases, 288 deaths, 17,062 recoveries)
Galveston County (8,999 cases, 73 deaths, 3,539 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (7,287 cases, 100 deaths, 3,497 recoveries)
Montgomery County (6,291 cases, 69 deaths, 3,734 recoveries)
Brazoria County (5,894 cases, 44 deaths, 2,747 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,936 cases, 46 deaths, 3,361 recoveries)
Walker County (3,103 cases, 32 deaths, 2,343 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 2

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 118,215
Number of deaths: 1,262
Number of recoveries: 67,496

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (49,792 cases, 472 deaths, 27,837 recoveries)
Harris County (26,850 cases, 288 deaths, 16,861 recoveries)
Galveston County (8,825 cases, 73 deaths, 3,440 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (7,191 cases, 100 deaths, 3,498 recoveries)
Montgomery County (6,196 cases, 67 deaths, 3,616 recoveries)
Brazoria County (5,820 cases, 43 deaths, 2,720 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,922 cases, 45 deaths, 3,352 recoveries)
Walker County (3,069 cases, 32 deaths, 2,334 recoveries)

UPDATE: August 1

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 114,051
Number of deaths: 1,243
Number of recoveries: 46,419

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (46,969 cases, 450 deaths, 7,706 recoveries)
Harris County (25,995 cases, 279 deaths, 16,268 recoveries)
Galveston County (8,721 cases, 73 deaths, 3,440 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (7,082 cases, 100 deaths, 3,376 recoveries)
Montgomery County (6,196 cases, 67 deaths, 3,616 recoveries)
Brazoria County (5,668 cases, 42 deaths, 2,645 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,877 cases, 45 deaths, 3,268 recoveries)
Walker County (3,069 cases, 32 deaths, 2,334 recoveries)

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UPDATE: July 31

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 111,336
Number of deaths: 1,208
Number of recoveries: 44,968

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (45,415 cases, 432 deaths, 7,594 recoveries)
Harris County (25,435 cases, 274 deaths, 15,871 recoveries)
Galveston County (8,605 cases, 73 deaths, 3,346 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (6,960 cases, 98 deaths, 3,082 recoveries)
Montgomery County (6,077 cases, 62 deaths, 3,446 recoveries)
Brazoria County (5,548 cases, 42 deaths, 2,594 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,850 cases, 45 deaths, 3,208 recoveries)
Walker County (3,053 cases, 32 deaths, 2,303 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 30

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 109,041
Number of deaths: 1,195
Number of recoveries: 43,933

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (44,111 cases, 417 deaths, 7,475 recoveries)
Harris County (25,015 cases, 268 deaths, 15,451 recoveries)
Galveston County (8,494 cases, 73 deaths, 3,247 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (6,852 cases, 96 deaths, 3,082 recoveries)
Montgomery County (5,990 cases, 57 deaths, 3,285 recoveries)
Brazoria County (5,403 cases, 41 deaths, 2,544 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,813 cases, 45 deaths, 3,155 recoveries)
Walker County (3,043 cases, 32 deaths, 2,258 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 28

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 104,645
Number of deaths: 1,129
Number of recoveries: 41,346

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (42,202 cases, 400 deaths, 7,226 recoveries)
Harris County (23,993 cases, 254 deaths, 14,481 recoveries)
Galveston County (8,205 cases, 73 deaths, 2,974 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (6,679 cases, 90 deaths, 2,855 recoveries)
Montgomery County (5,780 cases, 54 deaths, 3,024 recoveries)
Brazoria County (5,048 cases, 33 deaths, 2,352 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,747 cases, 44 deaths, 3,022 recoveries)
Walker County (3,003 cases, 32 deaths, 2,249 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 27

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 102,669
Number of deaths: 1,038
Number of recoveries: 40,393

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (41,877 cases, 391 deaths, 7,224 recoveries)
Harris County (23,472 cases, 253 deaths, 14,261 recoveries)
Galveston County (8,046 cases, 68 deaths, 2,776 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (6,530 cases, 90 deaths, 2,807 recoveries)
Montgomery County (5,597 cases, 53 deaths, 2,747 recoveries)
Brazoria County (4,779 cases, 33 deaths, 2,266 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,688 cases, 44 deaths, 2,962 recoveries)
Walker County (2,967 cases, 32 deaths, 2,235 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 26

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 101,412
Number of deaths: 1,029
Number of recoveries: 39,905

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (40,897 cases, 386 deaths, 7,149 recoveries)
Harris County (23,216 cases, 250 deaths, 14,040 recoveries)
Galveston County (8,046 cases, 68 deaths, 2,776 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (6,530 cases, 90 deaths, 2,807 recoveries)
Montgomery County (5,597 cases, 53 deaths, 2,747 recoveries)
Brazoria County (4,779 cases, 33 deaths, 2,266 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,688 cases, 43 deaths, 2,918 recoveries)
Walker County (2,967 cases, 32 deaths, 2,235 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 25

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 99,466
Number of deaths: 1,005
Number of recoveries: 38,682

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (40,086 cases, 370 deaths, 6,993 recoveries)
Harris County (22,533 cases, 244 deaths, 13,711 recoveries)
Galveston County (7,914 cases, 68 deaths, 2,776 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (6,460 cases, 88 deaths, 2,488 recoveries)
Montgomery County (5,597 cases, 53 deaths, 2,747 recoveries)
Brazoria County (4,649 cases, 33 deaths, 2,109 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,635 cases, 43 deaths, 2,858 recoveries)
Walker County (2,967 cases, 32 deaths, 2,235 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 24

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 97,521
Number of deaths: 983
Number of recoveries: 37,642

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (39,435 cases, 357 deaths, 6,830 recoveries)
Harris County (21,981 cases, 239 deaths, 13,408 recoveries)
Galveston County (7,794 cases, 68 deaths, 2,676 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (6,352 cases, 85 deaths, 2,488 recoveries)
Montgomery County (5,444 cases, 53 deaths, 2,747 recoveries)
Brazoria County (4,509 cases, 32 deaths, 1,992 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,571 cases, 43 deaths, 2,661 recoveries)
Walker County (2,958 cases, 32 deaths, 2,113 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 23

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 95,218
Number of deaths: 950
Number of recoveries: 36,350

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (38,516 cases, 346 deaths, 6,626 recoveries)
Harris County (21,408 cases, 229 deaths, 13,048 recoveries)
Galveston County (7,663 cases, 68 deaths, 2,534 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (6,239 cases, 78 deaths, 2,211 recoveries)
Montgomery County (5,294 cases, 50 deaths, 2,637 recoveries)
Brazoria County (4,380 cases, 31 deaths, 1,942 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,522 cases, 42 deaths, 2,584 recoveries)
Walker County (2,920 cases, 32 deaths, 2,075 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 22

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 92,920
Number of deaths: 928
Number of recoveries: 35,247

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (37,743 cases, 338 deaths, 6,426 recoveries)
Harris County (20,737 cases, 222 deaths, 12,703 recoveries)
Galveston County (7,749 cases, 66 deaths, 2,433 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (6,130 cases, 75 deaths, 2,211 recoveries)
Montgomery County (5,169 cases, 49 deaths, 2,608 recoveries)
Brazoria County (4,280 cases, 30 deaths, 1,828 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,442 cases, 42 deaths, 2,490 recoveries)
Walker County (2,880 cases, 32 deaths, 2,052 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 21

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 90,754
Number of deaths: 908
Number of recoveries: 34,410

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (36,985 cases, 329 deaths, 6,344 recoveries)
Harris County (20,110 cases, 215 deaths, 12,361 recoveries)
Galveston County (7,354 cases, 66 deaths, 2,333 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (5,995 cases, 72 deaths, 2,130 recoveries)
Montgomery County (5,067 cases, 49 deaths, 2,504 recoveries)
Brazoria County (4,171 cases, 29 deaths, 1,755 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,407 cases, 42 deaths, 2,490 recoveries)
Walker County (2,846 cases, 32 deaths, 2,056 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 20

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 88,734
Number of deaths: 891
Number of recoveries: 33,530

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (36,101 cases, 322 deaths, 6,340 recoveries)
Harris County (19,668 cases, 213 deaths, 12,150 recoveries)
Galveston County (7,125 cases, 65 deaths, 2,148 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (5,979 cases, 71 deaths, 2,092 recoveries)
Montgomery County (4,721 cases, 46 deaths, 2,377 recoveries)
Brazoria County (4,021 cases, 29 deaths, 1,709 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,797 cases, 40 deaths, 2,444 recoveries)
Walker County (2,760 cases, 32 deaths, 1,973 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 19

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 87,169
Number of deaths: 885
Number of recoveries: 33,099

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (35,395 cases, 319 deaths, 6,230 recoveries)
Harris County (19,411 cases, 213 deaths, 11,954 recoveries)
Galveston County (7,125 cases, 65 deaths, 2,148 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (5,979 cases, 71 deaths, 2,092 recoveries)
Montgomery County (4,721 cases, 46 deaths, 2,377 recoveries)
Brazoria County (3,856 cases, 27 deaths, 1,653 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,373 cases, 39 deaths, 2,362 recoveries)
Walker County (2,760 cases, 32 deaths, 1,973 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 18

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 85,291
Number of deaths: 870
Number of recoveries: 32,467

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (34,681 cases, 315 deaths, 6,064 recoveries)
Harris County (18,874 cases, 211 deaths, 11,664 recoveries)
Galveston County (6,911 cases, 58 deaths, 2,148 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (5,689 cases, 71 deaths, 1,994 recoveries)
Montgomery County (4,721 cases, 46 deaths, 2,377 recoveries)
Brazoria County (3,803 cases, 27 deaths, 1,653 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,313 cases, 38 deaths, 2,293 recoveries)
Walker County (2,760 cases, 32 deaths, 1,973 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 17

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 82,526
Number of deaths: 849
Number of recoveries: 31,436

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (33,695 cases, 304 deaths, 5,865 recoveries)
Harris County (18,274 cases, 204 deaths, 11,353 recoveries)
Galveston County (6,627 cases, 58 deaths, 2,052 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (5,371 cases, 69 deaths, 1,915 recoveries)
Montgomery County (4,501 cases, 46 deaths, 2,262 recoveries)
Brazoria County (3,672 cases, 26 deaths, 1,558 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,253 cases, 38 deaths, 2,190 recoveries)
Walker County (2,760 cases, 32 deaths, 1,973 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 16

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 80,164
Number of deaths: 824
Number of recoveries: 30,533

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (32,693 cases, 295 deaths, 5,780 recoveries)
Harris County (17,677 cases, 196 deaths, 11,006 recoveries)
Galveston County (6,452 cases, 58 deaths, 1,969 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (5,284 cases, 67 deaths, 1,915 recoveries)
Montgomery County (4,324 cases, 45 deaths, 2,178 recoveries)
Brazoria County (3,488 cases, 24 deaths, 1,526 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,200 cases, 36 deaths, 2,093 recoveries)
Walker County (2,741 cases, 32 deaths, 1,941 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 15

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 77,200
Number of deaths: 800
Number of recoveries: 29,027

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (31,990 cases, 279 deaths, 5,542 recoveries)
Harris County (17,037 cases, 194 deaths, 10,682 recoveries)
Galveston County (6,307 cases, 58 deaths, 1,866 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (5,211 cases, 65 deaths, 1,865 recoveries)
Montgomery County (3,417 cases, 44 deaths, 2,113 recoveries)
Brazoria County (3,322 cases, 23 deaths, 1,464 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,120 cases, 36 deaths, 1,986 recoveries)
Walker County (2,668 cases, 31 deaths, 1,832 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 14

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 72,266
Number of deaths: 786
Number of recoveries: 26,329

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (30,965 cases, 277 deaths, 5,403 recoveries)
Harris County (16,404 cases, 187 deaths, 8,941 recoveries)
Galveston County (6,201 cases, 54 deaths, 1,736 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (5,015 cases, 62 deaths, 1,835 recoveries)
Brazoria County (3,132 cases, 23 deaths, 1,368 recoveries)
Montgomery County (3,112 cases, 42 deaths, 2,011 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,066 cases, 35 deaths, 1,787 recoveries)
Walker County (2,668 cases, 31 deaths, 1,832 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 13

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 71,460
Number of deaths: 775
Number of recoveries: 25,870

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (29,421 cases, 268 deaths, 5,402 recoveries)
Harris County (15,947 cases, 187 deaths, 8,756 recoveries)
Galveston County (5,873 cases, 54 deaths, 1,647 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (4,799 cases, 62 deaths, 1,796 recoveries)
Brazoria County (3,028 cases, 23 deaths, 1,322 recoveries)
Montgomery County (3,007 cases, 41 deaths, 1,926 recoveries)
Brazos County (3,006 cases, 35 deaths, 1,787 recoveries)
Walker County (2,392 cases, 31 deaths, 1,827 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 12

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 69,776
Number of deaths: 771
Number of recoveries: 25,272

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (28,206 cases, 268 deaths, 5,344 recoveries)
Harris County (15,733 cases, 187 deaths, 8,600 recoveries)
Galveston County (5,873 cases, 54 deaths, 1,647 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (4,758 cases, 62 deaths, 1,567 recoveries)
Montgomery County (3,007 cases, 41 deaths, 1,926 recoveries)
Brazos County (2,961 cases, 35 deaths, 1,685 recoveries)
Brazoria County (2,908 cases, 23 deaths, 1,267 recoveries)
Walker County (2,392 cases, 31 deaths, 1,827 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 11

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 67,221
Number of deaths: 750
Number of recoveries: 24,725

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (26,682 cases, 259 deaths, 5,142 recoveries)
Harris County (15,318 cases, 180 deaths, 8,385 recoveries)
Galveston County (5,630 cases, 54 deaths, 1,647 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (4,617 cases, 61 deaths, 1,461 recoveries)
Montgomery County (3,007 cases, 41 deaths, 1,926 recoveries)
Brazos County (2,901 cases, 35 deaths, 1,685 recoveries)
Brazoria County (2,839 cases, 20 deaths, 1,267 recoveries)
Walker County (2,392 cases, 31 deaths, 1,827 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 10

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 65,149
Number of deaths: 728
Number of recoveries: 24,120

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (26,012 cases, 250 deaths, 5,009 recoveries)
Harris County (14,907 cases, 173 deaths, 8,178 recoveries)
Galveston County (5,320 cases, 50 deaths, 1,526 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (4,524 cases, 61 deaths, 1,419 recoveries)
Montgomery County (2,876 cases, 40 deaths, 1,836 recoveries)
Brazos County (2,804 cases, 34 deaths, 1,459 recoveries)
Brazoria County (2,738 cases, 20 deaths, 1,224 recoveries)
Walker County (2,369 cases, 31 deaths, 2,128 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 9

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 63,333
Number of deaths: 712
Number of recoveries: 22,989

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (25,600 cases, 245 deaths, 4,889 recoveries)
Harris County (14,412 cases, 166 deaths, 7,967 recoveries)
Galveston County (5,063 cases, 50 deaths, 1,391 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (4,413 cases, 60 deaths, 1,419 recoveries)
Montgomery County (2,784 cases, 38 deaths, 1,714 recoveries)
Brazos County (2,704 cases, 34 deaths, 1,343 recoveries)
Brazoria County (2,655 cases, 19 deaths, 1,181 recoveries)
Walker County (2,327 cases, 31 deaths, 1,813 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 8

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 61,770
Number of deaths: 707
Number of recoveries: 22,214

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (25,396 cases, 244 deaths, 4,793 recoveries)
Harris County (13,915 cases, 163 deaths, 7,707 recoveries)
Galveston County (4,809 cases, 50 deaths, 1,294 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (4,346 cases, 59 deaths, 1,405 recoveries)
Montgomery County (2,654 cases, 38 deaths, 1,567 recoveries)
Brazos County (2,626 cases, 34 deaths, 1,271 recoveries)
Brazoria County (2,531 cases, 19 deaths, 1,124 recoveries)
Walker County (2,287 cases, 31 deaths, 1,784 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 7

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 59,252
Number of deaths: 681
Number of recoveries: 21,488

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (24,336 cases, 239 deaths, 4,754 recoveries)
Harris County (13,440 cases, 162 deaths, 7,447 recoveries)
Galveston County (4,586 cases, 50 deaths, 1,173 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (4,286 cases, 57 deaths, 1,363 recoveries)
Montgomery County (2,550 cases, 37 deaths, 1,452 recoveries)
Brazos County (2,532 cases, 34 deaths, 1,260 recoveries)
Brazoria County (2,423 cases, 18 deaths, 1,101 recoveries)
Walker County (2,181 cases, 31 deaths, 1,794 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 6

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 56,862
Number of deaths: 670
Number of recoveries: 21,069

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (23,373 cases, 239 deaths, 4,753 recoveries)
Harris County (13,224 cases, 161 deaths, 7,310 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (4,120 cases, 56 deaths, 1,364 recoveries)
Galveston County (3,990 cases, 46 deaths, 1,001 recoveries)
Montgomery County (2,353 cases, 37 deaths, 1,356 recoveries)
Brazos County (2,484 cases, 33 deaths, 1,240 recoveries)
Brazoria County (2,312 cases, 17 deaths, 1,091 recoveries)
Walker County (2,181 cases, 31 deaths, 1,794 recoveries)

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UPDATE: July 4

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 55,138
Number of deaths: 662
Number of recoveries: 20,596

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (22,654 cases, 236 deaths, 4,681 recoveries)
Harris County (12,662 cases, 159 deaths, 7,019 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (4,120 cases, 56 deaths, 1,364 recoveries)
Galveston County (3,990 cases, 46 deaths, 1,001 recoveries)
Montgomery County (2,353 cases, 37 deaths, 1,356 recoveries)
Brazos County (2,231 cases, 31 deaths, 1,132 recoveries)
Walker County (2,181 cases, 31 deaths, 1,794 recoveries)
Brazoria County (2,112 cases, 17 deaths, 1,073 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 3

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 53,366
Number of deaths: 654
Number of recoveries: 20,097

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (21,886 cases, 230 deaths, 4,526 recoveries)
Harris County (12,222 cases, 157 deaths, 6,824 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (3,999 cases, 56 deaths, 1,365 recoveries)
Galveston County (3,778 cases, 46 deaths, 1,001 recoveries)
Montgomery County (2,353 cases, 37 deaths, 1,356 recoveries)
Brazos County (2,228 cases, 31 deaths, 1,065 recoveries)
Walker County (2,181 cases, 31 deaths, 1,794 recoveries)
Brazoria County (2,008 cases, 17 deaths, 1,047 recoveries)

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UPDATE: July 2

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 51,221
Number of deaths: 644
Number of recoveries: 19,179

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (21,123 cases, 228 deaths, 4,392 recoveries)
Harris County (11,736 cases, 156 deaths, 6,621 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (3,868 cases, 54 deaths, 1,323 recoveries)
Galveston County (3,565 cases, 45 deaths, 928 recoveries)
Montgomery County (2,257 cases, 36 deaths, 1,304 recoveries)
Walker County (2,136 cases, 31 deaths, 1,759 recoveries)
Brazos County (2,127 cases, 31 deaths, 994 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,903 cases, 17 deaths, 998 recoveries)

UPDATE: July 1

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 48,938
Number of deaths: 630
Number of recoveries: 18,606

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (20,291 cases, 224 deaths, 4,288 recoveries)
Harris County (11,131 cases, 154 deaths, 6,413 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (3,782 cases, 54 deaths, 1,323 recoveries)
Galveston County (3,293 cases, 40 deaths, 874 recoveries)
Montgomery County (2,133 cases, 36 deaths, 1,265 recoveries)
Walker County (2,102 cases, 31 deaths, 1,774 recoveries)
Brazos County (2,005 cases, 31 deaths, 849 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,833 cases, 17 deaths, 944 recoveries)

LIVE IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY? APPLY FOR SECOND STIMULUS CHECK: Montgomery County is accepting applications for financial relief for residents who’ve been badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Back in June, County Commissioners approved the plan to allot $65 million towards providing economic relief for residents. You can apply for assistance through Sept. 15 (or until funds run out) and the assistance will be capped at $2,500 per household, according to officials. APPLY HERE.

MASK ORDER EXTENDED: Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced on Tuesday that the county’s mask order is extended until July 31. The order requires all commercial entities within the county that provide goods and services directly to the public requires that all employees and visitors wear face masks or coverings. Harris County extended its mask mandate through August 26.

Coronavirus Updates: Latest News & Info was originally published on ronetheboxhouston.staging.go.ione.nyc

UPDATE: June 30

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 47,369
Number of deaths: 629
Number of recoveries: 16,645

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (20,011 cases, 224 deaths, 4,214 recoveries)
Harris County (10,718 cases, 152 deaths, 6,184 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (3,716 cases, 53 deaths, 1,298 recoveries)
Galveston County (2,923 cases, 40 deaths, 813 recoveries)
Walker County (2,081 cases, 31 deaths, 172 recoveries)
Montgomery County (2,028 cases, 36 deaths, 1,195 recoveries)
Brazos County (1,943 cases, 29 deaths, 821 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,733 cases, 16 deaths, 898 recoveries)

BUSINESSES PUT ON ‘WALL OF SHAME’: At a press conference Monday, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced three venues had been placed on the city’s “Wall Of Shame” including Spire Houston, Pour Behavior and Prospect Park. While Spire argues that it is not a club but rather a reception hall, Prospect Park on Fountainview had its liquor license suspended for 30 days for failing to comply with the Governor’s order that all bars must be closed.

“Back in November of 2019, the main owner had come to the realization that he no longer owned a bar,” Bret Hightower, a consultant for Spire told ABC13. “He owned a lounge/venue hall because most of the revenue was not coming from alcohol or liquor sales. It was coming from ticket sales, and then to be able to reserve your own private section.”

UPDATE: June 29

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 45,368
Number of deaths: 624
Number of recoveries: 16,204

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (18,694 cases, 219 deaths, 4,065 recoveries)
Harris County (10,582 cases, 152 deaths, 6,063 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (3,716 cases, 53 deaths, 1,298 recoveries)
Galveston County (2,923 cases, 40 deaths, 813 recoveries)
Walker County (2,047 cases, 31 deaths, 172 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,952 cases, 36 deaths, 1,138 recoveries)
Brazos County (1,822 cases, 29 deaths, 774 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,669 cases, 16 deaths, 876 recoveries)

JUDGE HIDALGO TO SELF-QUARANTINE: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced she is self-quarantining after she was potentially exposed to COVID-19 last week. A member of the Haris County Judge’s office tested positive on Monday (June 22), forcing Hidalgo’s announcement.

UPDATE: June 28

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 44,969
Number of deaths: 624
Number of recoveries: 16,059

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (18,694 cases, 219 deaths, 4,065 recoveries)
Harris County (10,469 cases, 152 deaths, 5,952 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (3,716 cases, 53 deaths, 1,298 recoveries)
Galveston County (2,821 cases, 40 deaths, 813 recoveries)
Walker County (2,047 cases, 31 deaths, 172 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,952 cases, 36 deaths, 1,138 recoveries)
Brazos County (1,720 cases, 29 deaths, 752 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,617 cases, 16 deaths, 876 recoveries)

UPDATE: June 27

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 43,550
Number of deaths: 610
Number of recoveries: 15,592

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (18,056 cases, 216 deaths, 3,909 recoveries)
Harris County (10,199 cases, 145 deaths, 5,802 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (3,645 cases, 52 deaths, 1,260 recoveries)
Galveston County (2,667 cases, 40 deaths, 813 recoveries)
Walker County (2,047 cases, 31 deaths, 172 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,952 cases, 36 deaths, 1,138 recoveries)
Brazos County (1,615 cases, 26 deaths, 693 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,560 cases, 16 deaths, 839 recoveries)

ABBOTT EXPRESS REGRET OVER REOPENING BARS: “If I could go back and redo anything, it probably would have been to slow down the opening of bars, now seeing in the aftermath of how quickly the coronavirus spread in the bar setting,” Gov. Greg Abbott said during an interview with KVIA in El Paso. “The bar setting doesn’t really work with a pandemic. People go to bars to get close and to drink and to socialize, and that’s the kind of thing that stokes the spread of the coronavirus.”

UPDATE: June 26

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 41,490
Number of deaths: 599
Number of recoveries: 15,140

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (17,177 cases, 208 deaths, 3,663 recoveries)
Harris County (9,840 cases, 145 deaths, 5,651 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (3,397 cases, 51 deaths, 1,220 recoveries)
Galveston County (2,415 cases, 40 deaths, 789 recoveries)
Walker County (2,039 cases, 31 deaths, 272 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,889 cases, 36 deaths, 1,090 recoveries)
Brazos County (1,493 cases, 27 deaths, 684 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,463 cases, 15 deaths, 814 recoveries)

HIDALGO ANNOUNCES NEW STAY AT HOME ORDER: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced on Friday that she is issuing a new Stay Home Work Safe order effective at noon today.

Harris County residents are asked to:

Stay home except for essential needs
Cancel all gatherings with people outside your household
Avoid non-essential personal travel and unnecessary business travel
No visits to nursing homes and long-term care facilities.

UPDATE: June 25

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 39,649
Number of deaths: 589
Number of recoveries: 14,699

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (16,253 cases, 204 deaths, 3,521 recoveries)
Harris County (9,533 cases, 142 deaths, 5,488 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (3,267 cases, 51 deaths, 1,220 recoveries)
Galveston County (2,266 cases, 40 deaths, 736 recoveries)
Walker County (2,019 cases, 30 deaths, 272 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,831 cases, 36 deaths, 1,071 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,386 cases, 15 deaths, 784 recoveries)
Brazos County (1,377 cases, 26 deaths, 665 recoveries)

ELECTIVE SURGERIES SUSPENDED: Due to the rise in hospitalizations, Gov. Abbott announced on Thursday that he’s issuing an order that suspends elective surgeries in Harris, Bexar, Dallas and Tarrant counties.

NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, CONNECTICUT TO QUARANTINE VISITORS FROM TEXAS: In a reversal of Gov. Abbott’s mandate earlier this year where individuals from New York and Louisiana were barred from flying into Texas, three states on the East Coast have barred travelers from 8 different COVID-19 hot spots including Texas.

UPDATE: June 24

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 37,584
Number of deaths: 572
Number of recoveries: 13,885

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (15,266 cases, 197 deaths, 3,365 recoveries)
Harris County (9,155 cases, 138 deaths, 5,302 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (3,176 cases, 50 deaths, 1,197 recoveries)
Galveston County (2,040 cases, 40 deaths, 718 recoveries)
Walker County (1,968 cases, 30 deaths, 158 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,737 cases, 34 deaths, 1,025 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,318 cases, 14 deaths, 740 recoveries)
Brazos County (1,305 cases, 25 deaths, 640 recoveries)

UPDATE: June 23

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 35,777
Number of deaths: 565
Number of recoveries: 13,403

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (14,322 cases, 196 deaths, 3,317 recoveries)
Harris County (8,725 cases, 136 deaths, 5,085 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (3,132 cases, 50 deaths, 1,153 recoveries)
Walker County (1,950 cases, 30 deaths, 158 recoveries)
Galveston County (1,968 cases, 40 deaths, 681 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,647 cases, 34 deaths, 994 recoveries)
Brazos County (1,260 cases, 25 deaths, 608 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,241 cases, 14 deaths, 707 recoveries)

UPDATE: June 22

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 33,386
Number of deaths: 558
Number of recoveries: 13,142

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (12,533 cases, 191 deaths, 3,164 recoveries)
Harris County (8,250 cases, 134 deaths, 4,984 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (3,069 cases, 50 deaths, 1,150 recoveries)
Walker County (1,924 cases, 30 deaths, 155 recoveries)
Galveston County (1,867 cases, 40 deaths, 660 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,555 cases, 34 deaths, 917 recoveries)
Brazos County (1,244 cases, 25 deaths, 601 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,215 cases, 14 deaths, 687 recoveries)

HARRIS COUNTY CORONVIRUS RELIEF FUND ANNOUNCED: A public application process has been revealed for Harris County’s coronavirus relief fund. The first round of disbursements from the $30 million fund happened nearly two weeks ago as 44 charities across the county were given a total of $15 million.

The second round of disbursements will take place between 6 a.m. Tuesday and 10 p.m. Wednesday. In order to qualify, recipients must:

Be eligible for and receiving services from a list of public benefits programs OR be under 60% area median income
Be a resident of Harris County
Been economically impacted by COVID-19
Not have received funding from a City or County COVID-19 financial assistance program.

About 20,000 families will receive between $1,200 and $1,500 in assistance. You can apply HERE or by calling 832-848-0214. People will be notified Friday if they were selected, once selected, people will undergo a final verification screening to ensure they qualify.

UPDATE: June 21

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 32,904
Number of deaths: 555
Number of recoveries: 13,010

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (12,533 cases, 191 deaths, 3,164 recoveries)
Harris County (8,341 cases, 131 deaths, 4,904 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (2,951 cases, 50 deaths, 1,119 recoveries)
Walker County (1,924 cases, 30 deaths, 155 recoveries)
Galveston County (1,784 cases, 40 deaths, 660 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,555 cases, 34 deaths, 917 recoveries)
Brazos County (1,225 cases, 25 deaths, 580 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,163 cases, 14 deaths, 687 recoveries)

UPDATE: June 20

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 31,443
Number of deaths: 544
Number of recoveries: 12,756

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (11,689 cases, 181 deaths, 3,053 recoveries)
Harris County (8,050 cases, 130 deaths, 4,793 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (2,882 cases, 50 deaths, 1,116 recoveries)
Walker County (1,924 cases, 30 deaths, 155 recoveries)
Galveston County (1,642 cases, 40 deaths, 660 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,555 cases, 34 deaths, 917 recoveries)
Brazos County (1,163 cases, 25 deaths, 563 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,129 cases, 14 deaths, 677 recoveries)

MASKS MANDATED: Due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo signed an executive order that mandates businesses require customers and employees to wear masks. The order goes into effect on Monday, June 22.

UPDATE: June 19

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 29,756
Number of deaths: 537
Number of recoveries: 12,286

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (10,717 cases, 175 deaths, 2,899 recoveries)
Harris County (7,835 cases, 130 deaths, 4,650 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (2,726 cases, 50 deaths, 1,091 recoveries)
Walker County (1,914 cases, 30 deaths, 155 recoveries)
Galveston County (1,535 cases, 40 deaths, 626 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,484 cases, 33 deaths, 887 recoveries)
Brazos County (1,095 cases, 25 deaths, 507 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,075 cases, 13 deaths, 665 recoveries)

UPDATE: June 18

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 28,999
Number of deaths: 530
Number of recoveries: 11,691

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (10,507 cases, 169 deaths, 2,788 recoveries)
Harris County (7,650 cases, 129 deaths, 4,508 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (2,667 cases, 50 deaths, 1,091 recoveries)
Walker County (1,899 cases, 30 deaths, 135 recoveries)
Galveston County (1,486 cases, 40 deaths, 616 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,428 cases, 33 deaths, 811 recoveries)
Brazos County (1,025 cases, 25 deaths, 493 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,019 cases, 13 deaths, 658 recoveries)

GOV. ABBOTT TELLS LAWMAKERS STUDENTS CAN RETURN TO SCHOOL IN FALL: The state’s top education officials confirmed to the Texas Tribune that it will be safe for Texas public school students, teachers and staff to return to school campuses for in-person instruction in the fall. School district will not be required to mandate students wear masks or test them for COVID-19 symptoms.

UPDATE: June 17

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 27,960
Number of deaths: 521
Number of recoveries: 11,383

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (10,318 cases, 162 deaths, 2,705 recoveries)
Harris County (7,389 cases, 127 deaths, 4,440 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (2,495 cases, 50 deaths, 1,048 recoveries)
Walker County (1,893 cases, 30 deaths, 135 recoveries)
Galveston County (1,378 cases, 40 deaths, 592 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,359 cases, 33 deaths, 788 recoveries)
Brazoria County (970 cases, 13 deaths, 651 recoveries)
Brazos County (821 cases, 25 deaths, 296 recoveries)

UPDATE: June 16

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 27,197
Number of deaths: 515
Number of recoveries: 10,938

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (10,085 cases, 160 deaths, 2,694 recoveries)
Harris County (7,197 cases, 124 deaths, 4,275 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (2,402 cases, 49 deaths, 1,015 recoveries)
Walker County (1,899 cases, 30 deaths, 113 recoveries)
Galveston County (1,312 cases, 40 deaths, 557 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,300 cases, 33 deaths, 769 recoveries)
Brazoria County (939 cases, 13 deaths, 636 recoveries)
Brazos County (821 cases, 25 deaths, 296 recoveries)

UPDATE: June 15

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 26,434
Number of deaths: 504
Number of recoveries: 10,651

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (9,709 cases, 153 deaths, 2,586 recoveries)
Harris County (7,069 cases, 122 deaths, 4,187 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (2,385 cases, 49 deaths, 1,015 recoveries)
Walker County (1,880 cases, 30 deaths, 113 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,258 cases, 32 deaths, 747 recoveries)
Galveston County (1,255 cases, 40 deaths, 557 recoveries)
Brazoria County (906 cases, 13 deaths, 622 recoveries)
Brazos County (803 cases, 25 deaths, 273 recoveries)

UPDATE: June 13

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 25,559
Number of deaths: 496
Number of recoveries: 10,329

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (9,534 cases, 149 deaths, 2,512 recoveries)
Harris County (6,654 cases, 122 deaths, 4,010 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (2,358 cases, 47 deaths, 975 recoveries)
Walker County (1,880 cases, 30 deaths, 113 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,258 cases, 32 deaths, 747 recoveries)
Galveston County (1,166 cases, 40 deaths, 557 recoveries)
Brazoria County (850 cases, 12 deaths, 612 recoveries)
Brazos County (721 cases, 24 deaths, 273 recoveries)

UPDATE: June 12

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 25,026
Number of deaths: 491
Number of recoveries: 10,047

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (9,384 cases, 146 deaths, 2,400 recoveries)
Harris County (6,480 cases, 121 deaths, 3,901 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (2,320 cases, 47 deaths, 941 recoveries)
Walker County (1,880 cases, 30 deaths, 113 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,197 cases, 32 deaths, 734 recoveries)
Galveston County (1,114 cases, 40 deaths, 553 recoveries)
Brazoria County (813 cases, 11 deaths, 606 recoveries)
Brazos County (721 cases, 24 deaths, 273 recoveries)

UPDATE: June 11

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 24,526
Number of deaths: 488
Number of recoveries: 9,664

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (9,174 cases, 146 deaths, 2,285 recoveries)
Harris County (6,378 cases, 121 deaths, 3,739 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (2,299 cases, 47 deaths, 898 recoveries)
Walker County (1,854 cases, 28 deaths, 113 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,162 cases, 32 deaths, 705 recoveries)
Galveston County (1,084 cases, 38 deaths, 538 recoveries)
Brazoria County (790 cases, 11 deaths, 592 recoveries)
Brazos County (710 cases, 24 deaths, 273 recoveries)

UPDATE: June 10

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 24,500
Number of deaths: 488
Number of recoveries: 9,619

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (9,174 cases, 146 deaths, 2,285 recoveries)
Harris County (6,378 cases, 121 deaths, 3,739 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (2,299 cases, 47 deaths, 898 recoveries)
Walker County (1,854 cases, 28 deaths, 113 recoveries)
Brazoria County (790 cases, 11 deaths, 592 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,162 cases, 32 deaths, 705 recoveries)
Galveston County (1,084 cases, 38 deaths, 538 recoveries)
Brazos County (684 cases, 24 deaths, 228 recoveries)

UPDATE: June 9

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 23,908
Number of deaths: 482
Number of recoveries: 9,247

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (9,008 cases, 143 deaths, 2,208 recoveries)
Harris County (6,230 cases, 119 deaths, 3,622 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (2,138 cases, 47 deaths, 820 recoveries)
Walker County (1,866 cases, 28 deaths, 113 recoveries)
Brazoria County (770 cases, 11 deaths, 581 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,122 cases, 31 deaths, 645 recoveries)
Galveston County (1,051 cases, 38 deaths, 518 recoveries)
Brazos County (665 cases, 24 deaths, 228 recoveries)

UPDATE: June 8

5:00 PM: BRAZORIA COUNTY NO LONGER GIVING TDCJ COVID-19 INFO: In a statement posted to the county’s website, Brazoria County says they are no longer including the COVID-19 information for TDCJ inmates into their dashboard and are no longer including it in their data. According to TDCJ, there have been 6,922 positive cases of COVID-19 and 4,269 active cases. 2,330 inmates have recovered from the virus.

Brazoria County’s number of cases count before the decision was 1,131, with 14 deaths and 553 recoveries. We have updated our chart to reflect the decision.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 23,029
Number of deaths: 476
Number of recoveries: 8,858

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (8,538 cases, 142 deaths, 2,161 recoveries)
Harris County (6,048 cases, 119 deaths, 3,450 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (2,117 cases, 47 deaths, 783 recoveries)
Walker County (1,866 cases, 28 deaths, 113 recoveries)
Brazoria County (736 cases, 9 deaths, 552 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,090 cases, 31 deaths, 619 recoveries)
Galveston County (994 cases, 38 deaths, 502 recoveries)
Brazos County (634 cases, 22 deaths, 198 recoveries)

UPDATE: June 7

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 23,148
Number of deaths: 475
Number of recoveries: 8,755

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (8,538 cases, 142 deaths, 2,161 recoveries)
Harris County (5,885 cases, 117 deaths, 3,422 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (2,117 cases, 47 deaths, 783 recoveries)
Walker County (1,852 cases, 28 deaths, 87 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,118 cases, 13 deaths, 531 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,064 cases, 28 deaths, 594 recoveries)
Galveston County (972 cases, 38 deaths, 502 recoveries)
Brazos County (605 cases, 22 deaths, 198 recoveries)

UPDATE: June 6

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 22,591
Number of deaths: 469
Number of recoveries: 8,598

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (8,341 cases, 138 deaths, 2,069 recoveries)
Harris County (5,599 cases, 115 deaths, 3,366 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (2,117 cases, 47 deaths, 783 recoveries)
Walker County (1,852 cases, 28 deaths, 87 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,118 cases, 13 deaths, 531 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,064 cases, 28 deaths, 594 recoveries)
Galveston County (946 cases, 38 deaths, 502 recoveries)
Brazos County (565 cases, 22 deaths, 198 recoveries)

UPDATE: June 5

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 22,071
Number of deaths: 461
Number of recoveries: 8,437

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (8,231 cases, 136 deaths, 2,010 recoveries)
Harris County (5,372 cases, 111 deaths, 3,294 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (2,117 cases, 47 deaths, 783 recoveries)
Walker County (1,756 cases, 28 deaths, 87 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,095 cases, 12 deaths, 528 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,053 cases, 26 deaths, 549 recoveries)
Galveston County (906 cases, 38 deaths, 493 recoveries)
Brazos County (565 cases, 22 deaths, 198 recoveries)

UPDATE: June 4

MAYOR, JUDGE ASK FOR EVICTION HEARINGS TO BE ON HOLD: Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo asked that eviction hearings be postponed until late August due to the economic fallout from COVID-19.

UPDATE: June 3

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 21,449
Number of deaths: 453
Number of recoveries: 8,211

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (8,051 cases, 134 deaths, 1,975 recoveries)
Harris County (5,217 cases, 107 deaths, 3,240 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,951 cases, 47 deaths, 719 recoveries)
Walker County (1,756 cases, 28 deaths, 87 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,085 cases, 12 deaths, 519 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,033 cases, 26 deaths, 549 recoveries)
Galveston County (876 cases, 38 deaths, 486 recoveries)
Brazos County (517 cases, 21 deaths, 198 recoveries)

PHASE THREE OFFICIAL: On Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott revealed that phase 3 of his plan to reopen Texas officially went into effect. In phase 3, all businesses in Texas will able to operate at 50 percent capacity, effective immediately. All businesses must follow minimum standard health protocols to contain the spread of COVID-19.

The reason why Phase 3 is in effect now is due to Abbott saying the latest COVID-19 cases are largely the result of “isolated hot spots in nursing homes, jails and meat packing plants.”

On June 12, restaurants can reopen their occupancy levels to 75 percent. and counties with 10 or fewer active COVID-19 cases may expand their occupancy limits to 75 percent.

More from the Governor’s Press Release:

Effective June 19:

Amusement parks and carnivals in counties with more than 1,000 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 may open at 50% capacity.

Additional Openings:

Special provisions have been made for outdoor gatherings, such as Fourth of July celebrations, but it is imperative that local officials and public health officials collaborate on safe standards. These provisions are included in the Governor’s Executive Order and are also available on the Open Texas webpage.

Further Protocols:

All businesses should continue to follow the minimum standard health protocols from DSHS. For details and a full list of guidelines, openings, and relevant dates, visit http://open.texas.gov.

Reminders for those going out:

Individuals are encouraged to wear appropriate face coverings.
People should not be in groups greater than ten when possible.
People over the age of 65 are encouraged to stay at home as much as possible.
People are still asked to avoid nursing homes, state supported living centers, assisted living facilities, or long-term care facilities.

UPDATE: June 2

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 20,101
Number of deaths: 442
Number of recoveries: 7,953

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (7,906 cases, 131 deaths, 1,894 recoveries)
Harris County (5,121 cases, 105 deaths, 3,184 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,916 cases, 45 deaths, 698 recoveries)
Walker County (1,689 cases, 28 deaths, 87 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,069 cases, 12 deaths, 517 recoveries)
Montgomery County (1,010 cases, 26 deaths, 487 recoveries)
Galveston County (857 cases, 37 deaths, 471 recoveries)
Brazos County (501 cases, 19 deaths, 183 recoveries)

UPDATE: June 1

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 19,230
Number of deaths: 436
Number of recoveries: 7,671

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (7,406 cases, 129 deaths, 1,830 recoveries)
Harris County (4,870 cases, 103 deaths, 3,083 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,881 cases, 44 deaths, 661 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,045 cases, 12 deaths, 471 recoveries)
Montgomery County (954 cases, 26 deaths, 477 recoveries)
Walker County (944 cases, 28 deaths, 86 recoveries)
Galveston County (817 cases, 37 deaths, 471 recoveries)
Brazos County (487 cases, 19 deaths, 183 recoveries)

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UPDATE: May 30

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 18,836
Number of deaths: 429
Number of recoveries: 7,350

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (7,284 cases, 128 deaths, 1,785 recoveries)
Harris County (4,725 cases, 100 deaths, 2,990 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,832 cases, 41 deaths, 499 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,022 cases, 12 deaths, 465 recoveries)
Montgomery County (954 cases, 26 deaths, 468 recoveries)
Walker County (944 cases, 28 deaths, 86 recoveries)
Galveston County (795 cases, 37 deaths, 469 recoveries)
Brazos County (470 cases, 19 deaths, 183 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 29

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 18,422
Number of deaths: 420
Number of recoveries: 7,263

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (7,116 cases, 127 deaths, 1,749 recoveries)
Harris County (4,654 cases, 97 deaths, 2,912 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,783 cases, 41 deaths, 574 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,010 cases, 12 deaths, 459 recoveries)
Montgomery County (940 cases, 26 deaths, 444 recoveries)
Walker County (877 cases, 28 deaths, 85 recoveries)
Galveston County (788 cases, 32 deaths, 467 recoveries)
Brazos County (463 cases, 19 deaths, 183 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 28

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 17,959
Number of deaths: 419
Number of recoveries: 7,113

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (7,010 cases, 127 deaths, 1,722 recoveries)
Harris County (4,532 cases, 96 deaths, 2,847 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,766 cases, 41 deaths, 546 recoveries)
Brazoria County (981 cases, 12 deaths, 447 recoveries)
Montgomery County (926 cases, 26 deaths, 439 recoveries)
Galveston County (779 cases, 32 deaths, 464 recoveries)
Walker County (732 cases, 28 deaths, 85 recoveries)
Brazos County (455 cases, 19 deaths, 183 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 27

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 17,357
Number of deaths: 415
Number of recoveries: 6,889

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (6,901 cases, 126 deaths, 1,636 recoveries)
Harris County (4,380 cases, 95 deaths, 2,798 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,732 cases, 41 deaths, 508 recoveries)
Brazoria County (971 cases, 12 deaths, 430 recoveries)
Montgomery County (913 cases, 24 deaths, 434 recoveries)
Galveston County (763 cases, 32 deaths, 458 recoveries)
Walker County (487 cases, 28 deaths, 85 recoveries)
Brazos County (444 cases, 19 deaths, 175 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 26

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 16,957
Number of deaths: 413
Number of recoveries: 6,803

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (6,640 cases, 126 deaths, 1,636 recoveries)
Harris County (4,355 cases, 95 deaths, 2,759 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,732 cases, 41 deaths, 508 recoveries)
Brazoria County (971 cases, 12 deaths, 430 recoveries)
Montgomery County (888 cases, 23 deaths, 394 recoveries)
Galveston County (753 cases, 32 deaths, 458 recoveries)
Brazos County (441 cases, 19 deaths, 171 recoveries)
Walker County (436 cases, 27 deaths, 76 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 25

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 16,825
Number of deaths: 412
Number of recoveries: 6,745

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (6,640 cases, 126 deaths, 1,636 recoveries)
Harris County (4,281 cases, 94 deaths, 2,716 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,685 cases, 41 deaths, 508 recoveries)
Brazoria County (966 cases, 12 deaths, 417 recoveries)
Montgomery County (888 cases, 23 deaths, 394 recoveries)
Galveston County (752 cases, 32 deaths, 458 recoveries)
Brazos County (438 cases, 19 deaths, 171 recoveries)
Walker County (436 cases, 27 deaths, 76 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 24

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 16,363
Number of deaths: 408
Number of recoveries: 6,538

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (6,525 cases, 125 deaths, 1,623 recoveries)
Harris County (4,245 cases, 94 deaths, 2,675 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,676 cases, 41 deaths, 506 recoveries)
Brazoria County (963 cases, 12 deaths, 417 recoveries)
Montgomery County (888 cases, 23 deaths, 394 recoveries)
Galveston County (749 cases, 32 deaths, 458 recoveries)
Walker County (436 cases, 27 deaths, 76 recoveries)
Brazos County (436 cases, 19 deaths, 171 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 23

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 16,310
Number of deaths: 407
Number of recoveries: 6,538

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (6,342 cases, 124 deaths, 1,556 recoveries)
Harris County (4,184 cases, 93 deaths, 2,625 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,661 cases, 41 deaths, 485 recoveries)
Brazoria County (953 cases, 12 deaths, 411 recoveries)
Montgomery County (888 cases, 23 deaths, 394 recoveries)
Galveston County (740 cases, 32 deaths, 458 recoveries)
Walker County (436 cases, 27 deaths, 76 recoveries)
Brazos County (383 cases, 18 deaths, 171 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 22

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 16,022
Number of deaths: 402
Number of recoveries: 6,326

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (6,188 cases, 123 deaths, 1,468 recoveries)
Harris County (4,095 cases, 93 deaths, 2,587 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,652 cases, 41 deaths, 463 recoveries)
Brazoria County (944 cases, 11 deaths, 408 recoveries)
Montgomery County (881 cases, 21 deaths, 368 recoveries)
Galveston County (732 cases, 31 deaths, 448 recoveries)
Walker County (436 cases, 27 deaths, 76 recoveries)
Brazos County (373 cases, 18 deaths, 170 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 21

STAY AT HOME ORDER EXTENDED: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced on Thursday that Harris County’s “stay home, work safe” order would be extended until June 10. She’s extending. The order is being extended because Hidalgo does not want to give the community a false sense that the COVID-19 health crisis is over.

DPS OFFICES REOPENING ON LIMITED BASIS: Beginning May 26, Texas DPS can open on a limited basis and by appointment. The DPS’ located in Northwest and West Texas regions can reopen starting May 26. Offices in the DPS’ South and Central Texas regions can reopen on May 29 and offices in the DPS’ North and Southeast Texas regions can reopen beginning on June 3rd.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 15,869
Number of deaths: 394
Number of recoveries: 6,098

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (6,047 cases, 119 deaths, 1,373 recoveries)
Harris County (4,048 cases, 91 deaths, 2,541 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,621 cases, 40 deaths, 433 recoveries)
Brazoria County (933 cases, 11 deaths, 407 recoveries)
Montgomery County (861 cases, 21 deaths, 331 recoveries)
Galveston County (721 cases, 31 deaths, 446 recoveries)
Walker County (557 cases, 26 deaths, 76 recoveries)
Brazos County (362 cases, 18 deaths, 165 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 20

HOUSTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY ANNOUNCES EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANT: The HCP along with Beth Block Foundation have announced an Artist Emergency Relief Grant worth $3,000. The grant is intended for a lens-based artist within a 100-mile radius of Houston.

KROGER TO OFFER FREE COVID-19 EXAMS: Kroger is stepping in and helping the community with increased testing rates in the city. Here’s where you can get a free test.

May 19 to May 23rd
10 AM to 5 PM

Acres Homes Multiservice Center – 6719 W. Montgomery Dr
Houston, TX 77091

May 26 to May 30
10 AM to 5 PM

Collier Regional Library – 6200 Pinemont Dr.
Houston, TX 77092

HARRIS COUNTY DOUBLES COVID-19 RELIEF FUND: The Harris County Commissioners Court doubled the size of a COVID-19 relief fund to $30 million, aimed at helping the most vulnerable residents pay for housing, utilities, food and health care. The fund will provide $1,200 for households with one to four residents and $1,500 for larger families. The program will help an estimated 20,000 households.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 15,400
Number of deaths: 387
Number of recoveries: 5,857

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (5,901 cases, 117 deaths, 1,319 recoveries)
Harris County (3,958 cases, 90 deaths, 2,484 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,581 cases, 40 deaths, 384 recoveries)
Brazoria County (923 cases, 11 deaths, 395 recoveries)
Montgomery County (848 cases, 18 deaths, 291 recoveries)
Galveston County (715 cases, 31 deaths, 439 recoveries)
Walker County (448 cases, 26 deaths, 71 recoveries)
Brazos County (341 cases, 18 deaths, 147 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 19

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 15,049
Number of deaths: 384
Number of recoveries: 5,678

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (5,795 cases, 115 deaths, 1,263 recoveries)
Harris County (3,840 cases, 90 deaths, 2,409 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,559 cases, 40 deaths, 368 recoveries)
Brazoria County (914 cases, 10 deaths, 388 recoveries)
Montgomery County (817 cases, 18 deaths, 278 recoveries)
Galveston County (706 cases, 31 deaths, 435 recoveries)
Walker County (420 cases, 26 deaths, 71 recoveries)
Brazos County (325 cases, 18 deaths, 144 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 19

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 15,049
Number of deaths: 384
Number of recoveries: 5,678

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (5,698 cases, 114 deaths, 1,326 recoveries)
Harris County (3,809 cases, 90 deaths, 2,337 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,558 cases, 40 deaths, 304 recoveries)
Brazoria County (855 cases, 10 deaths, 380 recoveries)
Montgomery County (798 cases, 18 deaths, 277 recoveries)
Galveston County (702 cases, 31 deaths, 434 recoveries)
Walker County (382 cases, 26 deaths, 71 recoveries)
Brazos County (325 cases, 18 deaths, 144 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 18

3:34 PM:

MORE VENUES CAN REOPEN: Per Gov. Greg Abbott, bars, bowling alleys, bingo halls, skating rinks, rodeo & equestrian events, zoos, aquariums, and natural caverns can reopen as part of the state’s reopening plans. The reopening can begin starting on Friday, May 22.

Open immediately are child care centers and facilities and massage and personal-care beauty services

Bars can reopen at 25 percent capacity with no restrictions on outdoor areas, restaurants can increase their max capacity to 50 percent and youth sports can reopen on May 31 along with all summer camps and daytime and overnight camps.

9:05 AM:

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 14,784
Number of deaths: 382
Number of recoveries: 5,607

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (5,698 cases, 114 deaths, 1,326 recoveries)
Harris County (3,809 cases, 90 deaths, 2,337 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,558 cases, 40 deaths, 304 recoveries)
Brazoria County (855 cases, 10 deaths, 380 recoveries)
Montgomery County (798 cases, 18 deaths, 277 recoveries)
Galveston County (702 cases, 31 deaths, 434 recoveries)
Walker County (382 cases, 26 deaths, 71 recoveries)
Brazos County (325 cases, 18 deaths, 144 recoveries)

GYMS, OFFICE BUILDINGS, MANUFACTURING FACILITIES CAN REOPEN: In phase two of Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen the state, businesses such as gyms, manufacturing facilities and office buildings can reopen with 25% maximum capacity. Abbott is expected to announce another set of reopening plans on Monday.

FREE FOOD & SUPPLIES:

Cleaning products are hard to come by during this pandemic, so Houston-based AlEn USA will be distributing more than 40,000 bottles of cleaning supplies and laundry care items at the Houston Food Bank’s Mega Distribution Event on Wednesday, May 20 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at EcoPark at Bush IAH located at 16152 John F. Kennedy Blvd.

Here are the HISD food dropoff locations for the week ending May 22.

Monday, May 18

Shadydale Elementary School, 5905 Tidwell Road, 9 a.m.
Jones Futures Academy, 7414 St. Lo Road, 9 a.m.
Revere Middle School, 10502 Briar Forest Dr., 11 a.m.
Highland Heights Elementary School, 865 Paul Quinn St., 3 p.m.
Fleming Middle School, 4910 Collingsworth St., 3 p.m.

Tuesday, May 19

Clifton Middle School, 6001 Golden Forest Dr., 9 a.m.
Cook Elementary School, 7115 Lockwood Dr., 9 a.m.
Tijerina Elementary School, 6501 Sherman St., 11 a.m.
Fondren Middle School, 6333 S. Braeswood Blvd., 3 p.m.
Sterling Aviation High School, 11625 Martindale Road, 3 p.m.

Wednesday, May 20

Milby High School, 1601 Broadway St., 9 a.m.
Jane Long Academy, 6501 Bellaire Blvd., 9 a.m.
Mitchell Elementary School, 10900 Gulfdale Dr., 11 a.m.
Northside High School, 1101 Quitman St., 3 p.m.
Henry Middle School, 10702 East Hardy Road, 3 p.m.

Thursday, May 21

Waltrip High School, 1900 W. 34th St., 9 a.m.
Holland Middle School, 1600 Gellhorn Dr., 9 a.m.
Madison High School, 13719 White Heather Dr., 11 a.m.
Benavidez Elementary School, 6262 Gulfton St., 3 p.m.
North Forest High School, 10726 Mesa Dr., 3 p.m.

Friday, May 22

Chavez High School, 8501 Howard Dr., 9 a.m.
Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center, 9400 Irvington Blvd., 9 a.m.
Key Middle School, 4000 Kelley St., 11 a.m.
Bastian Elementary School, 5051 Bellfort Ave., 3 p.m.
Sharpstown High School, 7504 Bissonnet St., 3 p.m.

UPDATES: May 17

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 14,394
Number of deaths: 376
Number of recoveries: 5,552

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (5,340 cases, 114 deaths, 1,326 recoveries)
Harris County (3,786 cases, 85 deaths, 2,305 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,558 cases, 40 deaths, 304 recoveries)
Brazoria County (855 cases, 9 deaths, 380 recoveries)
Montgomery County (798 cases, 18 deaths, 277 recoveries)
Galveston County (701 cases, 31 deaths, 434 recoveries)
Walker County (382 cases, 26 deaths, 71 recoveries)
Brazos County (318 cases, 18 deaths, 144 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 16

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 14,250
Number of deaths: 376
Number of recoveries: 5,274

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (5,340 cases, 114 deaths, 1,326 recoveries)
Harris County (3,710 cases, 85 deaths, 2,240 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,471 cases, 40 deaths, 270 recoveries)
Brazoria County (849 cases, 9 deaths, 376 recoveries)
Montgomery County (798 cases, 18 deaths, 277 recoveries)
Galveston County (696 cases, 31 deaths, 434 recoveries)
Walker County (374 cases, 19 deaths, 71 recoveries)
Brazos County (312 cases, 18 deaths, 144 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 15

7:40 AM:

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 13,910
Number of deaths: 361
Number of recoveries: 5,274

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (5,177 cases, 109 deaths, 1,251 recoveries)
Harris County (3,640 cases, 84 deaths, 2,165 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,471 cases, 40 deaths, 270 recoveries)
Brazoria County (840 cases, 9 deaths, 371 recoveries)
Montgomery County (773 cases, 18 deaths, 272 recoveries)
Galveston County (693 cases, 30 deaths, 430 recoveries)
Walker County (374 cases, 19 deaths, 71 recoveries)
Brazos County (305 cases, 18 deaths, 143 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 14

4:05 PM:

FT. BEND ISD TO HOLD GRADUATIONS: FBISD is hosting graduation ceremonies for all 11 of its high schools at Kenneth Hall Stadium between June 1-6 in a safe, non-contact event for grads and guests. Click here for more details.

Here are the graduation dates and times:

Monday, June 1, 2020

8:00 a.m. Austin HS

8:00 p.m. Ridge Point HS

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

8:00 a.m. Hightower HS

8:00 p.m. Bush HS

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

8:00 a.m. Elkins HS

8:00 p.m. Dulles HS

Thursday, June 4, 2020

8:00 a.m. Clements HS

8:00 p.m. Marshall HS

Friday, June 5, 2020

8:00 a.m. Kempner HS

8:00 p.m. Travis HS

Saturday, June 6, 2020

8:00 a.m. Willowridge HS

8:00 p.m. Makeup Slot

Sunday, June 7, 2020

8:00 p.m. Makeup Slot

Monday, June 8, 2020

8:00 a.m. Makeup Slot

LIMITED METRO PARK & RIDE ROUTES AVAILABLE ON MONDAY: Limited Park & Ride service will be available on May 18 with routes connecting riders traveling along all major freeway corridors to downtown. Click here for the list of schedules.

6:05 AM:

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 13,687
Number of deaths: 353
Number of recoveries: 5,104

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (5,030 cases, 104 deaths, 1,193 recoveries)
Harris County (3,591 cases, 84 deaths, 2,122 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,452 cases, 40 deaths, 249 recoveries)
Brazoria County (838 cases, 9 deaths, 364 recoveries)
Montgomery County (758 cases, 17 deaths, 261 recoveries)
Galveston County (691 cases, 30 deaths, 424 recoveries)
Walker County (397 cases, 18 deaths, 72 recoveries)
Brazos County (301 cases, 18 deaths, 122 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 13

3:30 PM:

NEW VIRTUAL JOB FAIRS: At his daily COVID-19 update press conference, Mayor Turner announced that the Houston Health Department is hosting two virtual job fairs for 300 temporary positions to increase their workforce to monitor and contain COVID-19. The job fair will take place May 14 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Microsoft Teams. You can visit the City of Houston Human Resources careers website to find links to join.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city is currently. ina budgetary crisis and 3,000 city of Houston employees will face up to 10 days of furloughs.

7:05 AM:

RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BEGINS: Announced last week, renters will be able to go online and apply for rental assistance beginning today. Applicants must be current on their rent prior to the month of April and have undergone financial hardship such as loss of job-related to the pandemic in order to qualify. Further, they must have a median income of approximately $40,000 for one person or $60,000 for a family of four.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 13,349
Number of deaths: 346
Number of recoveries: 4,957

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,913 cases, 101 deaths, 1,141 recoveries)
Harris County (3,503 cases, 82 deaths, 2,020 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,404 cases, 40 deaths, 240 recoveries)
Brazoria County (814 cases, 9 deaths, 349 recoveries)
Montgomery County (742 cases, 17 deaths, 257 recoveries)
Galveston County (688 cases, 29 deaths, 416 recoveries)
Walker County (399 cases, 17 deaths, 72 recoveries)
Brazos County (287 cases, 18 deaths, 122 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 12

5:05 PM:

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 13,214
Number of deaths: 343
Number of recoveries: 4,850

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,913 cases, 101 deaths, 1,118 recoveries)
Harris County (3,416 cases, 79 deaths, 2,020 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,404 cases, 40 deaths, 240 recoveries)
Brazoria County (801 cases, 9 deaths, 345 recoveries)
Montgomery County (724 cases, 17 deaths, 255 recoveries)
Galveston County (686 cases, 29 deaths, 408 recoveries)
Walker County (399 cases, 17 deaths, 72 recoveries)
Brazos County (287 cases, 18 deaths, 122 recoveries)

8:40 AM:

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 12,988
Number of deaths: 338
Number of recoveries: 4,809

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,760 cases, 100 deaths, 1,118 recoveries)
Harris County (3,416 cases, 79 deaths, 2020 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,385 cases, 38 deaths, 236 recoveries)
Brazoria County (789 cases, 9 deaths, 338 recoveries)
Montgomery County (699 cases, 16 deaths, 254 recoveries)
Galveston County (686 cases, 29 deaths, 408 recoveries)
Walker County (354 cases, 15 deaths, 38 recoveries)
Brazos County (278 cases, 18 deaths, 120 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 11

5:05 PM:

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL MEMBER TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19: Councilwoman Letitia Plummer wrote a letter to Mayor Sylvester Turner confirming her positive test and that she will not attend council meetings until her results for the virus return negative. She’s the first and only elected official in the city known to have contracted coronavirus.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 12,644
Number of deaths: 330
Number of recoveries: 4,650

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,531 cases, 94 deaths, 1,046 recoveries)
Harris County (3,347 cases, 78 deaths, 1,970 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,385 cases, 38 deaths, 236 recoveries)
Brazoria County (789 cases, 9 deaths, 338 recoveries)
Montgomery County (699 cases, 16 deaths, 254 recoveries)
Galveston County (685 cases, 29 deaths, 400 recoveries)
Walker County (354 cases, 15 deaths, 38 recoveries)
Brazos County (2718cases, 18 deaths, 120 recoveries)

7:30 AM:

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 12,635
Number of deaths: 330
Number of recoveries: 4,646

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,531 cases, 94 deaths, 1,046 recoveries)
Harris County (3,347 cases, 78 deaths, 1,970 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,384 cases, 38 deaths, 232 recoveries)
Brazoria County (789 cases, 9 deaths, 338 recoveries)
Montgomery County (699 cases, 16 deaths, 254 recoveries)
Galveston County (685 cases, 29 deaths, 400 recoveries)
Walker County (354 cases, 15 deaths, 38 recoveries)
Brazos County (271 cases, 18 deaths, 120 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 10

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 12,511
Number of deaths: 323
Number of recoveries: 4,602

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,531 cases, 94 deaths, 1,046 recoveries)
Harris County (3,272 cases, 74 deaths, 1,943 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,370 cases, 36 deaths, 224 recoveries)
Brazoria County (784 cases, 9 deaths, 338 recoveries)
Montgomery County (699 cases, 16 deaths, 254 recoveries)
Galveston County (680 cases, 29 deaths, 400 recoveries)
Walker County (348 cases, 15 deaths, 38 recoveries)
Brazos County (265 cases, 18 deaths, 120 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 9

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 12,243
Number of deaths: 315
Number of recoveries: 4,484

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,419 cases, 90 deaths, 981 recoveries)
Harris County (3,175 cases, 70 deaths, 1,907 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,357 cases, 36 deaths, 220 recoveries)
Brazoria County (772 cases, 9 deaths, 325 recoveries)
Montgomery County (699 cases, 16 deaths, 254 recoveries)
Galveston County (676 cases, 29 deaths, 397 recoveries)
Walker County (348 cases, 15 deaths, 38 recoveries)
Brazos County (256 cases, 18 deaths, 120 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 8

5:00 PM:

PENCE STAFFER TESTS POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS: Vice Presiden Mike Pence’s press secretary, Katie Miller, has tested positive for the coronavirus. She’s the second White House staff member to have tested positive this week, following one of Donald Trump’s personal valets.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas. Texas has allowed for hair salons, nail salons and barbershops to reopen at 25% capacity + social distancing rules beginning today.:

Total number of cases: 11,9170
Number of deaths: 306
Number of recoveries: 4,355

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,227 cases, 85 deaths, 911 recoveries)
Harris County (3,150 cases, 69 deaths, 1,868 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,357 cases, 36 deaths, 220 recoveries)
Brazoria County (741 cases, 8 deaths, 319 recoveries)
Montgomery County (689 cases, 15 deaths, 249 recoveries)
Galveston County (672 cases, 32 deaths, 394 recoveries)
Walker County (348 cases, 15 deaths, 38 recoveries)
Brazos County (256 cases, 18 deaths, 120 recoveries)

9:00 AM:

HISD HOLDING VIRTUAL TEACHER JOB FAIR: HISD has announced a virtual teacher job fair will take place on Tuesday, May 12 for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. The event takes place from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. and you can apply at www.teachHISD.org. The current starting salary for teachers is $54,369 and all applicants must have Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and subject area of assignment, be a U.S. citizen or resident and have a valid Texas driver’s license.

Total number of cases: 11,916
Number of deaths: 302
Number of recoveries: 4,347

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,227 cases, 85 deaths, 911 recoveries)
Harris County (3,150 cases, 69 deaths, 1,868 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,332 cases, 33 deaths, 213 recoveries)
Brazoria County (741 cases, 8 deaths, 319 recoveries)
Montgomery County (689 cases, 15 deaths, 249 recoveries)
Galveston County (672 cases, 32 deaths, 394 recoveries)
Walker County (332 cases, 15 deaths, 38 recoveries)
Brazos County (243 cases, 17 deaths, 119 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 7

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 11,727
Number of deaths: 296
Number of recoveries: 4,195

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,139 cases, 82 deaths, 855 recoveries)
Harris County (3,105 cases, 68 deaths, 1,830 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,332 cases, 33 deaths, 213 recoveries)
Brazoria County (716 cases, 7 deaths, 303 recoveries)
Montgomery County (673 cases, 15 deaths, 224 recoveries)
Galveston County (669 cases, 32 deaths, 382 recoveries)
Walker County (332 cases, 15 deaths, 38 recoveries)
Brazos County (243 cases, 17 deaths, 119 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 6

5:30 PM:

CITY COUNCIL APPROVES $15M FUND TO ASSIST RENTERS STRUGGLING TO PAY RENT: Beginning on May 7, landlords can use the new online portal, HoustonRentAssistance.com. Landlords must enroll in the rental assistance program in order for their tenants to apply for the funds. It isn’t just for apartments but any property that has tenants who have on file.

Renters will be able to go online and apply beginning on May 13 at 10 a.m., must be current on their rent prior to the month of April and have undergone financial hardship such as loss of job-related to the pandemic in order to qualify. Further, they must have a median income of approximately $40,000 for one person or $60,000 for a family of four.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 11,665
Number of deaths: 294
Number of recoveries: 4,188

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,139 cases, 82 deaths, 855 recoveries)
Harris County (3,105 cases, 68 deaths, 1,830 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,287 cases, 32 deaths, 207 recoveries)
Brazoria County (716 cases, 7 deaths, 303 recoveries)
Montgomery County (672 cases, 15 deaths, 224 recoveries)
Galveston County (669 cases, 32 deaths, 382 recoveries)
Walker County (327 cases, 15 deaths, 38 recoveries)
Brazos County (232 cases, 17 deaths, 118 recoveries)

6:25 AM:

BLUE ANGELS FLYING OVER HOUSTON: To celebrate frontline workers, the Blue Angels Fighter Jet group will be flying over the city beginning at 12:30 p.m.

TEXAS BRACING FOR ANOTHER WAVE OF COVID-19 CASES AFTER REOPENING: Gov. Greg Abbott admitted that he’s expecting a rise in COVID-19 cases as Texas moves along with its reopening plans but believes Texas hospitals can handle it.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 11,429
Number of deaths: 278
Number of recoveries: 4,028

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,062 cases, 79 deaths, 818 recoveries)
Harris County (3,066 cases, 65 deaths, 1,794 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,245 cases, 30 deaths, 186 recoveries)
Brazoria County (698R cases, 7 deaths, 291 recoveries)
Montgomery County (662 cases, 15 deaths, 201 recoveries)
Galveston County (659 cases, 28 deaths, 370 recoveries)
Walker County (308 cases, 7 deaths, 31 recoveries)
Brazos County (219 cases, 17 deaths, 115 recoveries)

UPDATES: MAY 5

4:00 PM:

BARBERSHOPS, HAIR SALONS, NAIL SHOPS TO REOPEN FRIDAY: Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday that the next phase of reopening Texas would occur, beginning with barbershops, hair salons and nail shops to be able to reopen if they choose to do so on May 8. Office buildings, exercise facilities and gyms can reopen on May 18 at 25 percent capacity. All must follow social distancing guidelines.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 11,220
Number of deaths: 274
Number of recoveries: 3,843

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,992 cases, 75 deaths, 795 recoveries)
Harris County (2,975 cases, 65 deaths, 1,709 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,245 cases, 30 deaths, 186 recoveries)
Brazoria County (694 cases, 7 deaths, 277 recoveries)
Galveston County (648 cases, 28 deaths, 354 recoveries)
Montgomery County (640 cases, 15 deaths, 163 recoveries)
Walker County (298 cases, 7 deaths, 31 recoveries)
Brazos County (209 cases, 16 deaths, 115 recoveries)

6:22 AM:

Kroger & Costco are limiting meat purchases due to slowdown at processing plants.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 11,142
Number of deaths: 271
Number of recoveries: 3,820

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,992 cases, 75 deaths, 795 recoveries)
Harris County (2,975 cases, 65 deaths, 1,709 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,187 cases, 28 deaths, 163 recoveries)
Brazoria County (694 cases, 7 deaths, 277 recoveries)
Galveston County (648 cases, 28 deaths, 354 recoveries)
Montgomery County (640 cases, 15 deaths, 163 recoveries)
Walker County (298 cases, 7 deaths, 31 recoveries)
Brazos County (209 cases, 16 deaths, 115 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 4

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 10,948
Number of deaths: 260
Number of recoveries: 3,711

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,908 cases, 69 deaths, 774 recoveries)
Harris County (2,930 cases, 64 deaths, 1,668 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,183 cases, 27 deaths, 153 recoveries)
Brazoria County (679 cases, 6 deaths, 274 recoveries)
Galveston County (636 cases, 28 deaths, 344 recoveries)
Montgomery County (634 cases, 14 deaths, 153 recoveries)
Walker County (290 cases, 7 deaths, 31 recoveries)
Brazos County (208 cases, 16 deaths, 115 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 3

Here are the updated evening numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 10,936
Number of deaths: 260
Number of recoveries: 3,711

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,908 cases, 69 deaths, 774 recoveries)
Harris County (2,930 cases, 64 deaths, 1,668 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,183 cases, 27 deaths, 153 recoveries)
Brazoria County (665 cases, 6 deaths, 271 recoveries)
Galveston County (636 cases, 28 deaths, 344 recoveries)
Montgomery County (629 cases, 14 deaths, 152 recoveries)
Walker County (290 cases, 7 deaths, 31 recoveries)
Brazos County (208 cases, 16 deaths, 115 recoveries)

HISD has announced the food distribution sites for the week ending May 8:

Monday, May 4
Fondren Middle School, 6333 S. Braeswood Blvd., 9 a.m.
Sterling Aviation High School, 11625 Martindale Road, 9 a.m.
Tijerina Elementary School, 6501 Sherman St., 11 a.m.
Marshall Elementary School, 6200 Winfield Road, 3 p.m.
Moreno Elementary School, 620 East Canino Road, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, May 5
Highland Heights Elementary School, 865 Paul Quinn St., 9 a.m.
Madison High School, 13719 White Heather Drive, 9 a.m.
Thomas Middle School, 5655 Selinsky Road, 11 a.m.
Revere Middle School, 10502 Briar Forest Drive, 3 p.m.
Shadydale Elementary School, 5905 Tidwell Road, 3 p.m.

Wednesday, May 6
Clifton Middle School, 6001 Golden Forest Drive, 9 a.m.
Northside High School, 1101 Quitman St., 9 a.m.
Bonham Elementary School, 8302 Braes River Drive, 11 a.m.
Bastian Elementary School, 5051 Bellfort Ave., 3 p.m.
Henry Middle School, 10702 East Hardy Road, 3 p.m.

Thursday, May 7
Furr High School, 520 Mercury Dr., 9 a.m.
North Forest High School, 10726 Mesa Dr., 9 a.m.
Milby High School, 1601 Broadway St., 11 a.m.
Tinsley Elementary School, 11035 Bob White Dr., 3 p.m.
Fleming Middle School, 4910 Collingsworth St., 3 p.m.

Friday, May 8
Waltrip High School, 1900 W. 34^th St., 9 a.m.
Navarro Middle School, 5100 Polk St., 9 a.m.
Chavez High School, 8501 Howard Dr., 11 a.m.
Key Middle School, 4000 Kelley St., 3 p.m.
Benavidez Elementary School, 6262 Gulfton St., 3 p.m.

UPDATES: May 2

Judge Lina Hidalgo signed a new stay-at-home order on Saturday, two days after the statewide stay-at-home order expired on April 30. Non-essential Harris County businesses and others that were not opened by Gov. Greg Abbott’s order are to remain closed through May 20.

Here are the updated evening numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 10,748
Number of deaths: 253
Number of recoveries: 3,623

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,835 cases, 65 deaths, 743 recoveries)
Harris County (2,873 cases, 64 deaths, 1,621 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,133 cases, 27 deaths, 153 recoveries)
Brazoria County (665 cases, 6 deaths, 271 recoveries)
Montgomery County (629 cases, 14 deaths, 152 recoveries)
Galveston County (629 cases, 28 deaths, 344 recoveries)
Walker County (290 cases, 7 deaths, 31 recoveries)
Brazos County (208 cases, 16 deaths, 115 recoveries)

7:05 AM:

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 10,504
Number of deaths: 243
Number of recoveries: 3,490

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,720 cases, 60 deaths, 702 recoveries)
Harris County (2,831 cases, 62 deaths, 1,576 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,079 cases, 26 deaths, 145 recoveries)
Brazoria County (665 cases, 6 deaths, 271 recoveries)
Montgomery County (629 cases, 14 deaths, 152 recoveries)
Galveston County (614 cases, 27 deaths, 340 recoveries)
Walker County (290 cases, 7 deaths, 31 recoveries)
Brazos County (202 cases, 16 deaths, 91 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 1

Here are the updated evening numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 10,229
Number of deaths: 232
Number of recoveries: 3,385

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,613 cases, 56 deaths, 665 recoveries)
Harris County (2,743 cases, 58 deaths, 1,524 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,079 cases, 26 deaths, 145 recoveries)
Brazoria County (637 cases, 6 deaths, 270 recoveries)
Montgomery County (602 cases, 12 deaths, 152 recoveries)
Galveston County (595 cases, 26 deaths, 328 recoveries)
Walker County (288 cases, 7 deaths, 31 recoveries)
Brazos County (202 cases, 16 deaths, 91 recoveries)

SOME MALLS REOPENING MAY 5: Although The Galleria is reopening today, certain local malls such as Baybrook, Deerbook, First Colony, Willowbrook and The Woodlands are set to reopen on May 5th. Those malls will open with business hours being from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

PHASE 1 BEGINS: Movie theaters aren’t reopening just yet, restaurants and retailers can reopen with a reduced occupancy of 25%, bars, gyms, and salons are still closed and churches and places of worship can increase occupancy. Masks are optional but you must maintain social distancing.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 10,132
Number of deaths: 232
Number of recoveries: 3,359

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,613 cases, 56 deaths, 665 recoveries)
Harris County (2,743 cases, 58 deaths, 1,524 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,052 cases, 26 deaths, 137 recoveries)
Brazoria County (637 cases, 6 deaths, 270 recoveries)
Montgomery County (602 cases, 12 deaths, 152 recoveries)
Galveston County (595 cases, 26 deaths, 328 recoveries)
Walker County (226 cases, 7 deaths, 14 recoveries)
Brazos County (197 cases, 16 deaths, 90 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 30

Here are the updated evening numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas as the state’s stay-at-home order is set to expire:

Total number of cases: 10,105
Number of deaths: 230
Number of recoveries: 3,346

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,613 cases, 56 deaths, 665 recoveries)
Harris County (2,743 cases, 58 deaths, 1,524 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,052 cases, 26 deaths, 137 recoveries)
Brazoria County (637 cases, 6 deaths, 270 recoveries)
Montgomery County (602 cases, 12 deaths, 152 recoveries)
Galveston County (572 cases, 24 deaths, 317 recoveries)
Walker County (226 cases, 7 deaths, 14 recoveries)
Brazos County (197 cases, 16 deaths, 90 recoveries)

3.8 million first-time claims for unemployment benefits occurred in the week ending April 25, bringing the total number of first-time claims to 30.3 million or 18.6% of the labor force since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
If you choose not to go back to work, unemployment benefits are still yours, per Gov. Abbott.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 9,822
Number of deaths: 221
Number of recoveries: 3,204

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,515 cases, 52 deaths, 630 recoveries)
Harris County (2,646 cases, 57 deaths, 1,381 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,018 cases, 24 deaths, 127 recoveries)
Brazoria County (613 cases, 6 deaths, 263 recoveries)
Montgomery County (582 cases, 12 deaths, 146 recoveries)
Galveston County (572 cases, 24 deaths, 317 recoveries)
Walker County (226 cases, 7 deaths, 14 recoveries)
Brazos County (193 cases, 16 deaths, 86 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 29

Gov. Abbott announced alcohol-to-go sales will continue after May 1st.
The number of Harris County Sheriff Office employees who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 has raised to 211.
BISSEL is repeating their pet adoption program, Empty The Shelters beginning on May 9 through May 17th.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 9,515
Number of deaths: 211
Number of recoveries: 3,083

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,419 cases, 50 deaths, 604 recoveries)
Harris County (2,567 cases, 53 deaths, 1,381 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (973 cases, 24 deaths, 126 recoveries)
Brazoria County (604 cases, 6 deaths, 257 recoveries)
Galveston County (548 cases, 24 deaths, 287 recoveries)
Montgomery County (562 cases, 12 deaths, 146 recoveries)
Walker County (203 cases, 3, deaths, 14 recoveries)
Brazos County (188 cases, 16 deaths, 86 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 28:

5:30 PM:

HARRIS COUNTY TOLLS TO RESUME TOLLING ON APRIL 29: Per HCTRA, Harris County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday to resume toll operations on Harris County toll roads starting Wednesday, April 29 at 6:00 a.m.

Commissioners Court initially waived tolls on all Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) roads last month, in order to assist those who still needed to travel during the county’s Stay Home, Work Safe order issued on March 24.

Here are the evening updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 9,510
Number of deaths: 211
Number of recoveries: 3,067

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,419 cases, 50 deaths, 604 recoveries)
Harris County (2,567 cases, 53 deaths, 1,381 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (973 cases, 24 deaths, 126 recoveries)
Brazoria County (604 cases, 6 deaths, 257 recoveries)
Galveston County (548 cases, 24 deaths, 287 recoveries)
Montgomery County (562 cases, 12 deaths, 146 recoveries)
Walker County (203 cases, 3, deaths, 14 recoveries)
Brazos County (188 cases, 16 deaths, 86 recoveries)

6:15 AM:

Here are the morning updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 9,259
Number of deaths: 196
Number of recoveries: 2,888

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,358 cases, 46 deaths, 547 recoveries)
Harris County (2,469 cases, 52 deaths, 1,289 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (957 cases, 22 deaths, 120 recoveries)
Brazoria County (592 cases, 3 deaths, 250 recoveries)
Galveston County (548 cases, 24 deaths, 287 recoveries)
Montgomery County (530 cases, 10 deaths, 141 recoveries)
Walker County (203 cases, 3, deaths, 13 recoveries)
Brazos County (182 cases, 16 deaths, 84 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 27

6:01 PM:

Governor Greg Abbott announces the Stay At Home order for Texas will expire on April 30 and some businesses can re-open on May 1st. Full Details

Here are the morning updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 9,070
Number of deaths: 188
Number of recoveries: 2,726

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,284 cases, 42 deaths, 512 recoveries)
Harris County (2,455 cases, 51 deaths, 1,213 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (952 cases, 21 deaths, 120 recoveries)
Brazoria County (577 cases, 3 deaths, 243 recoveries)
Galveston County (541 cases, 22 deaths, 263 recoveries)
Montgomery County (506 cases, 9 deaths, 141 recoveries)
Brazos County (182 cases, 16 deaths, 77 recoveries)

TESTING SITES OPEN: A new testing site has been opened that is close to neighborhoods with vulnerable populations considered high risk for COVID-19. The United Memorial Medical Center testing site will be located at Barnett Sports Complex, which is at 6800 Fairway. An additional testing site has been opened in Sugar Land.

UPDATES: April 26

Montgomery County’s Tax Office announces it will offer a four-month extension on property tax payment agreements.
HEB announces shoppers must wear masks inside their stores within Harris County.

Here are the mask distribution sites for the week ending May 2nd:

Monday, April 27

District A Council Member Amy Peck

9-10 a.m.(all locations). Locations will be drive up only.

Carverdale Community Center, 9920 Porto Rico Road

Freed Park Community Center, 6186 Shadyvilla Lane

White Oak Conference Center, 7603 Antoine Drive

District D Council Member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz

11 a.m. Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, 7817 Calhoun Rd.

District I Council Member Robert Gallegos

8 a.m – 1 p.m. The Tejano Center, 2950 Broadway

9 a.m. 3 30 p.m. Community Family Center, 7524 Avenue E

Tuesday, April 28

Harris County Constable Alan Rosen along with faith based leaders

Drive up only.

12 p.m.-2 p.m. New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 9126 Jensen Dr.

District K Council Member Martha Castex-Tatum

9 a.m. Fountain of Life Center, 14065 Main St.

District J Council Member Edward Pollard

10 a.m. Plaza Americas Mall, 7500 Bellaire Blvd

UPDATES: April 25

6:22 PM:

Here are the evening updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 8,923
Number of deaths: 184
Number of recoveries: 2,629

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,224 cases, 38 deaths, 483 recoveries)
Harris County (2,404 cases, 51 deaths, 1,152 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (919 cases, 21 deaths, 113 recoveries)
Brazoria County (573 cases, 3 deaths, 243 recoveries)
Galveston County (539 cases, 22 deaths, 262 recoveries)
Montgomery County (506 cases, 9 deaths, 141 recoveries)
Brazos County (181 cases, 16 deaths, 77 recoveries)

9:53 AM:

The Houston Food Bank is partnering with HISD for a second large food distribution event at NRG Stadium on Saturday, hoping to assist some 6,000 families. The event starts at 4 p.m. and last until 7 p.m. at the Yellow Lot. Drivers should head to the entrance on South Main Street.

Here are the morning updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 8,700
Number of deaths: 177
Number of recoveries: 2,527

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,120 cases, 35 deaths, 462 recoveries)
Harris County (2,362 cases, 49 deaths, 1,094 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (905 cases, 21 deaths, 104 recoveries)
Brazoria County (545 cases, 3 deaths, 243 recoveries)
Galveston County (522 cases, 21 deaths, 262 recoveries)
Montgomery County (496 cases, 9 deaths, 140 recoveries)
Brazos County (181 cases, 16 deaths, 77 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 24

Here are the evening updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 8,693
Number of deaths: 177
Number of recoveries: 2,492

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,120 cases, 35 deaths, 462 recoveries)
Harris County (2,362 cases, 49 deaths, 1,094 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (905 cases, 21 deaths, 104 recoveries)
Brazoria County (520 cases, 3 deaths, 210 recoveries)
Galveston County (507 cases, 21 deaths, 243 recoveries)
Montgomery County (496 cases, 9 deaths, 140 recoveries)
Brazos County (181 cases, 16 deaths, 77 recoveries)

T-Mobile is donating $60,000 to HISD to support students during COVID-19

“We greatly appreciate T-Mobile’s generosity during this challenging time,” HISD Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan said. “None of us can get through this crisis alone, so we are grateful to our community partners who are helping the district continue our commitment of meeting the educational and nutritional needs of students and their families.”

T-Mobile’s donation will be applied to the area of greatest need as part of the mobile communications company’s #MobilizeForGood initiative.

Retail To Go options begin today at many Houston area malls. Click here for a full breakdown.

UPDATES: April 23

5:16 PM:

Here are the afternoon updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 8,253
Number of deaths: 171
Number of recoveries: 2,370

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,046 cases, 34 deaths, 422 recoveries)
Harris County (2,284 cases, 48 deaths, 1,037 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (889 cases, 18 deaths, 104 recoveries)
Galveston County (501 cases, 21 deaths, 243 recoveries)
Montgomery County (467 cases, 8 deaths, 134 recoveries)
Brazoria County (392 cases, 3 deaths, 210 recoveries)
Brazos County (177 cases, 16 deaths, 60 recoveries)

Mattress Mack is giving away 10,000 free masks at the Gallery Furniture North Freeway location at 6006 North Freeway from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis until make run out.
Mayor Turner is more likely to not enforce the $1,000 fine for the Mask Order that goes into effect. Instead, he’s announced the “Mask Up” program, hoping to issue out 200,000 masks to the public.
US weekly jobless claims hit 4.4 million, bringing 5-week total since the novel coronavirus became a pandemic to more than 26 million.

8:16 AM:

US weekly jobless claims hit 4.4 million, bringing the 5-week total since the coronavirus pandemic hit the country to more than 26 million.

Here are the overnight updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 8,046
Number of deaths: 160
Number of recoveries: 2,191

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (2,975 cases, 34 deaths, 397 recoveries)
Harris County (2,236 cases, 46 deaths, 947 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (870 cases, 18 deaths, 104 recoveries)
Galveston County (491 cases, 21 deaths, 227 recoveries)
Montgomery County (440 cases, 7 deaths, 127 recoveries)
Brazoria County (382 cases, 3 deaths, 200 recoveries)
Brazos County (177 cases, 16 deaths, 60 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 22

3:41 PM:

Doctors are saying the novel coronavirus is leading to strokes for adults in their 30s and 40s who are not terribly ill.
In her official announcement regarding the mask order, Judge Lina Hidalgo says that those who are not wearing masks in Harris County under the 30-day order will be fined $1,000. Additionally, the number of COVID-19 cases in Southeast, TX has reached 7,974, an increase of 166 in the region.
Galveston County has issued plans for re-opening Galveston, including social distancing guidelines for bars, beaches, and clubs. Read more here.

Second Servings has announced they are expanding their Dinner’s On Us program beginning on Thursday (April 23). Meals will be distributed on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the LAM Parking Lot Downtown (702 Avenida De Las Americas Houston, TX ) from 10 AM to 12 PM.
According to the IRS, here are the dates checks will be mailed to those who qualified for the $1,200 stimulus check and did not receive the check via direct deposit:
- Less than $10,000: April 24
- $10,001 – $20,000: May 1
- $20,001 – $30,000: May 8
- $30,001 – $40,000: May 15
- $40,001 – $50,000: May 22
- $50,001 – $60,000: May 29
- $60,001 – $70,000: June 5
- $70,001 – $80,000: June 12
- $80,001 – $90,000: June 19
- $90,001 – $100,000: June 26
- $100,001 – $110,000: July 3
- $110,001 – $120,000: July 10
- $120,001 – $130,000: July 17
- $130,001- $140,000: July 24
- $140,001 – $150,000: July 31
- $150,001 – $160,000: August 7
- $160,001 – $170,000: August 14
- $170,001 – $180,000: August 21
- $180,001 – $190,000: August 28
- $190,001 – $198,000: September 4
- Remaining checks: September 11

9:01 AM:

Harris County to issue mandatory mask order beginning on April 27. The order will last for 30 days and will be for individuals over the age of 10.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled due to the novel coronavirus. The cancelation is the first since World War II.
A food access program has been established for homebound individuals with disabilities. Find out more here.

Here are the overnight updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus:

Total number of cases: 7,808
Number of deaths: 157
Number of recoveries: 2,067

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (2,948 cases, 34 deaths, 364 recoveries)
Harris County (2,195 cases, 45 deaths, 896 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (808 cases, 18 deaths, 97 recoveries)
Galveston County (479 cases, 20 deaths, 216 recoveries)
Montgomery County (417 cases, 7 deaths, 123 recoveries)
Brazoria County (345 cases, 3 deaths, 191 recoveries)
Brazos County (173 cases, 16 deaths, 57 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 21

7:10 PM:

H-E-B announced they will be extending store hours starting on April 27, citing an improved supply chain and more product availability. The new hours will be from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
CDC chief says a second, more deadly coronavirus outbreak could occur this winter, simultaneous with the regular flu season.
Trump announces he plans to sign an executive order suspending immigration for those seeking green cards for the next 60 days. The order does not apply to workers entering the country on temporary VISAs.

5:30 PM:

After Tuesday’s press briefings, here are the latest numbers regarding the novel coronavirus:

Total number of cases: 7,590
Number of deaths: 155
Number of recoveries: 2,035

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (2,948 cases, 34 deaths, 364 recoveries)
Harris County (2,195 cases, 45 deaths, 869 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (808 cases, 18 deaths, 97 recoveries)
Galveston County (479 cases, 20 deaths, 216 recoveries)
Montgomery County (417 cases, 7 deaths, 123 recoveries)
Brazoria County (345 cases, 3 deaths, 171 recoveries)
Brazos County (173 cases, 16 deaths, 57 recoveries)

5:05 AM:

Following a Monday evening update, here are the latest figures regarding the Houston area and COVID-19. The number of total cases in the region is now 7,578, up 252 from Monday morning. Seven people have passed from complications due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, as the number of official deaths is now over 150 at 153. 110 more people have recovered from COVID-19, bringing the official total to 1,892

Houston (2,928 cases, 34 deaths, 347 recoveries)
Harris County (2,049 cases, 44 deaths, 812 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (799 cases, 18 deaths, 85 recoveries)
Galveston County (468 cases, 19 deaths, 208 recoveries)
Montgomery County (393 cases, 7 deaths, 103 recoveries)
Brazoria County (333 cases, 3 deaths, 170 recoveries)
Brazos County (170 cases, 16 deaths, 57 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 20

11:22 AM:

Here are the HISD food distribution sites for the week of April 20th

Monday, April 20

Hartsfield Elementary School, 5001 Perry St., 9 a.m.
Kashmere High School, 6900 Wileyvale St., 9 a.m.
Fondren Middle School, 6333 S. Braeswood Blvd., 11 a.m.
Thomas Middle School, 5655 Selinsky Road, 3 p.m.
Highland Heights Elementary School, 865 Paul Quinn St., 3 p.m.

Tuesday, April 21

Foster Elementary School, 3919 Ward St., 9 a.m.
Kennedy Elementary School, 400 Victoria Dr., 9 a.m.
Marshall Elementary School, 6200 Winfield Road, 11 a.m.
Revere Middle School, 10502 Briar Forest Dr., 3 p.m.
Madison High School, 13719 White Heather Dr., 3 p.m.

Wednesday, April 22

Wisdom High School, 6529 Beverly Hill Lane, 9 a.m.
Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center, 9400 Irvington Blvd., 9 a.m.
Bastian Elementary School, 5051 Bellfort Ave., 11 a.m.
Bruce Elementary School, 510 Jensen Dr., 3 p.m.
Westbury High School, 11911 Chimney Rock Road, 3 p.m.

Thursday, April 23

Cook Elementary School, 7115 Lockwood Dr., 9 a.m.
Black Middle School, 1575 Chantilly Lane, 9 a.m.
Yates High School, 3650 Alabama St., 11 a.m.
Milby High School, 1601 Broadway St., 3 p.m.
Ashford Elementary School, 1815 Shannon Valley Dr., 3 p.m.

Friday, April 24

Northside High School, 1101 Quitman St., 9 a.m.
North Forest School, 10726 Mesa Dr., 9 a.m.
Reynolds Elementary School, 9601 Rosehaven Dr., 11 a.m.
Bonham Elementary School, 8302 Braes River Dr., 3 p.m.
Chavez High School, 8501 Howard Dr., 3 p.m.

9:20 a.m.

The beginning of Governor Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen parts of Texas begins today. Here’s what’s happening today:

State parks open, visitors must wear masks and observe social distancing and gatherings of larger than five people are prohibited.

7:01 AM:

Following a Monday morning update, here are the latest figures regarding the Houston area and COVID-19. The number of total cases in the region is now 7,326. One person has passed from complications due to COVID-19 in the last 10 hours, as the number of official deaths is now 146. Two more people have recovered from COVID-19, bringing the official total to 1,782

Houston (2,821 cases, 34 deaths, 327 recoveries)
Harris County (2,002 cases, 41 deaths, 760 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (783 cases, 17 deaths, 85 recoveries)
Galveston County (455 cases, 17 deaths, 193 recoveries)
Montgomery County (377 cases, 7 deaths, 100 recoveries)
Brazoria County (315 cases, 3 deaths, 160 recoveries)
Brazos County (170 cases, 16 deaths, 50 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 19

5:02 PM:

Fort Bend County, Harris County, the City of Houston, and Galveston County have reported additional cases of COVID-19, bringing the region’s total number of cases to 7,309. The respective areas have confirmed six more people have passed away due to complications from COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths to 145. The number of recoveries has increased by 55 to a new total of 1,780.

9:30 AM:

All Harris County COVID-19 testing locations have been closed due to inclement weather.

City officials, as well as the health departments for various counties across the region, confirmed an additional 167 cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 following a Sunday morning update with the figure now sitting at 7,102. Six people have passed away from the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, bringing the official total number of deaths to 139. The number of individuals who have recovered according to city officials increased by 53, bringing the total number of recoveries to 1,725.

Houston (2,691 cases, 31 deaths, 315 recoveries)
Harris County (1,962 cases, 40 deaths, 717 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (755 cases, 17 deaths, 85 recoveries)
Galveston County (450 cases, 15 deaths, 193 recoveries)
Montgomery County (377 cases, 7 deaths, 100 recoveries)
Brazoria County (304 cases, 3 deaths, 160 recoveries)
Brazos County (170 cases, 16 deaths, 50 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 18

5:30 PM:

Following a round of Saturday press conferences, city officials, as well as health officials, have confirmed there are now 6,935 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the greatest Houston area. 53 more people have recovered, bringing the total to 1,672.
Alex Bregman confirmed that the #FeedHOU campaign managed to accomplish its $1 million goal in one week.
The City of Houston and the Houston Food Bank reached their donation capacity at their NRG Stadium donation site.

12:01 PM:

The Houston Food Bank has canceled several food distribution events at the following locations: Connect YMCA, Houston Texans YMCA, and Aldine-Greenspoint Family YMCA hosted by North Houston Skate park due to rainy weather.

City officials, as well as the health departments for various counties across the region, confirmed an additional 313 cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 following Mayor Sylvester Turner’s daily update with the figure now sitting at 6,808 as of Saturday morning. Nine people have passed away from the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, bringing the official total number of deaths to 133. The number of individuals who have recovered according to city officials increased by 147, bringing the total number of recoveries to 1,619.

Houston (2,570 cases, 31 deaths, 297 recoveries)
Harris County (1,890 cases, 36 deaths, 650 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (695 cases, 17 deaths, 83 recoveries)
Galveston County (438 cases, 14 deaths, 191 recoveries)
Montgomery County (370 cases, 7 deaths, 100 recoveries)
Brazoria County (302 cases, 3 deaths, 154 recoveries)
Brazos County (164 cases, 15 deaths, 50 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 17

12:42 PM:

In a news conference Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced that schools across the state would remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
An executive order on the retail sector in Texas, operating under a “retail-to-go” process will be in effect beginning April 24.
State parks will be reopened on Monday, with visitors having to wear face coverings or masks and maintain social distancing guidelines. No gatherings larger than 5 will be prohibited.
The current stay-at-home order will be looked at in regards to an extension or easing depending on how well COVID-19 is contained in the state and will consider opening restaurants and movie theaters.

7:09 AM:

City officials, as well as the health departments for various counties across the region, confirmed an additional 22 cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 following Mayor Sylvester Turner’s daily update with the figure now sitting at 6,495 as of Friday morning. One person has passed away from the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, bringing the official total number of deaths to 124. The number of individuals who have recovered according to city officials increased by 20, bringing the total number of recoveries to 1,472.

Houston (2,456 cases, 29 deaths, 280 recoveries)
Harris County (1,850 cases, 34 deaths, 578 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (656 cases, 16 deaths, 76 recoveries)
Galveston County (421 cases, 14 deaths, 157 recoveries)
Montgomery County (350 cases, 6 deaths, 99 recoveries)
Brazoria County (285 cases, 3 deaths, 140 recoveries)
Brazos County (158 cases, 14 deaths, 41 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 16

5:05 PM:

In an afternoon news conference, Mayor Sylvester Turner revealed that there were an additional 286 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the area, bringing the official total to 6,473. Nine more people have passed away from the virus, bringing the area’s total to 123. 1,452 people have recovered.
The Harris County Sherriff’s Office reports 113 positive COVID-19 cases, including 98 of those who work in Harris County jails.
Click here to check your stimulus check payment update from the IRS.
The White House revealed a three-step phase plan to re-opening the country, including a sustained 14-day decrease in new cases. Click here for more.

4:03 AM:

City officials, as well as the health departments for various counties across the region, confirmed an additional 261 cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 on Tuesday evening with the figure now sitting at 6,187 as of Thursday morning. Eight more individuals have passed away due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19, bringing the total number of deceased to 114. The number of individuals who have recovered according to city officials increased by 122, bringing the total number of recoveries to 1,350.

Houston (2,331 cases, 26 deaths, 260 recoveries)
Harris County (1,766 cases, 32 deaths, 541 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (627 cases, 15 deaths, 68 recoveries)
Galveston County (401 cases, 13 deaths, 144 recoveries)
Montgomery County (331 cases, 6 deaths, 94 recoveries)
Brazoria County (272 cases, 3 deaths, 119 recoveries)
Brazos County (151 cases, 13 deaths, 38 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 15

4:30 PM:

Members of the House of Representatives are considering a bill that would give Americans $2,000 per month during the coronavirus pandemic. The news comes hours after a wide majority of Americans received their $1,200 stimulus check that Trump signed into law late last month.
The city of Austin has extended its stay-at-home order to May 8, becoming the first city in the state to go beyond April 30.
Texans have made the third most complaints to the Federal Trade Commission in regards to COVID-19 scams. Texas has 1,164 complaints, third-most in the country behind California (2,166) and Florida (1,302).
Frenchy’s & Pelli Peli join list of local restaurants including Kim Son and Burns BBQ offering pre-prepared meals at Kroger.

7:14 AM:

City officials, as well as the health departments for various counties across the region, confirmed an additional 345 cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 on Tuesday evening with the figure now sitting at 5,926 as of Wednesday morning. The number of individuals who have succumbed to the virus eclipsed triple digits (106) as the number of recoveries in the area sits at 1,222. Fort Bend County is reporting that the majority of their 627 cases come from Missouri City alone, with 90.

Houston (2,279 cases, 23 deaths, 233 recoveries)
Harris County (1,628 cases, 29 deaths, 481 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (627 cases, 15 deaths, 68 recoveries)
Galveston County (392 cases, 11 deaths, 130 recoveries)
Montgomery County (308 cases, 6 deaths, 94 recoveries)
Brazoria County (259 cases, 3 deaths, 103 recoveries)
Brazos County (149 cases, 13 deaths, 33 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 14

5:05 PM:

Fort Bend ISD has announced online learning will continue for students until the end of the school year as face-to-face instruction would not return.

3:42 PM:

Per the Treasury Department, 80 million Americans will get their stimulus checks this week.
See a heat map of coronavirus cases in the area by zip code.
Wal-Mart opens special pickup hours for seniors, first-responders and at-risk customers from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Click here to see if pickup is available in your area.
An additional 48 cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were confirmed in the area, bringing the official total to 5,629. The official number of deaths sits at 96 while the number of individuals in the greater Houston area who have recovered now sits at 1,052.

City officials, as well as the health departments for various counties across the region, confirmed an additional 193 cases of COVID-19 on Monday evening with the figure now sitting at 5,581 as of Tuesday morning. Tragically, four more people have succumbed to the virus as the number of recoveries in the area has eclipsed over 1,000 (1,023 in total).

Houston (2,239 cases, 18 deaths, 214 recoveries)
Harris County (1,528 cases, 28 deaths, 417 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (543 cases, 12 deaths, 61 recoveries)
Galveston County (377 cases, 9 deaths, 92 recoveries)
Montgomery County (251 cases, 5 deaths, 76 recoveries)
Brazoria County (250 cases, 2 deaths, 94 recoveries)
Brazos County (143 cases, 12 deaths, 29 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 13

4:15 PM:

Goldman Sachs and the LiftFund are helping Texas provide $50 million in loans to small businesses to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor Turner announced the City of Houston testing sites are now available to anyone who wants to be tested for coronavirus. You still have to visit the health department’s website to register for a test before getting tested. Testing capabilities will increase to 500 people a day, beginning April 14.
Russell Westbrook is donating 600 computers to help students in need of computer and internet access while learning from home.
Galilee Missionary Baptist Church is teaming with Harris County Precinct One Constable’s Office of Alan Rosen and its Community Outreach Program to distribute free masks and gloves to Acres Homes residents at the church from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has established a website for citizens to file complaints about price gouging. Visit the site here.

HISD has announced the following locations for food distribution this week:

Monday, April 13

Foerster Elementary School, 14200 Fonmeadow Dr., 9 a.m.
Attucks Middle School, 4330 Bellfort Blvd., 9 a.m.
Booker T. Washington High School, 4204 Yale St., 11 a.m.
Blackshear Elementary School, 2900 Holman Ave., 3 p.m.
Shadydale Elementary School, 5905 Tidwell Rd., 3 p.m.

Tuesday, April 14

McNamara Elementary School, 8714 McAvoy Dr., 9 a.m.
Waltrip High School, 1900 W. 34^th St., 9 a.m.
Thompson Elementary School, 6121 Tierwester St., 11 a.m.
Jones Futures Academy, 7414 Saint Lo Rd., 3 p.m.
Key Middle School, 4000 Kelley St., 3 p.m.

Wednesday, April 15

Williams Middle School, 6100 Knox St., 9 a.m.
Fondren Elementary School, 12405 Carlsbad St., 9 a.m.
Navarro Middle School, 5100 Polk St., 11 a.m.
Mitchell Elementary School, 10900 Gulfdale Dr., 3 p.m.
Hilliard Elementary School, 8115 E. Houston Rd., 3 p.m.

Thursday, April 16

Cullen Middle School, 6900 Scott St., 9 a.m.
Jane Long Academy, 6501 Bellaire Blvd., 9 a.m.
Burrus Elementary School, 701 E. 33^rd St., 11 a.m.
Wheatley High School, 4801 Providence St., 3 p.m.
Fonwood Early Childhood Center, 9709 Mesa Dr., 3 p.m.

Friday, April 17

Scarborough High School, 4141 Costa Rica Rd., 9 a.m.
Fleming Middle School, 4910 Collingsworth St., 9 a.m.
Young Elementary School, 3555 Bellfort Ave., 11 a.m.
Osborne Elementary School, 800 Ringold St., 3 p.m.
Pilgrim Academy, 6302 Skyline Dr., 3 p.m.

The IRS has begun direct depositing the $1,200 stimulus checks and by Wednesday, April 15, tens of millions of Americans should receive their checks.

The Greater Houston area woke up to an additional 100 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday with the figure now sitting at 5,388. Tragically, four more people have succumbed to the virus as 60 plus more individuals have recovered, raising the total to 953.

Houston (2,124 cases, 16 deaths, 214 recoveries)
Harris County (1,505 cases, 28 deaths, 371 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (536 cases, 11 deaths, 56 recoveries)
Galveston County (355 cases, 8 deaths, 92 recoveries)
Montgomery County (251 cases, 5 deaths, 76 recoveries)
Brazoria County (237 cases, 2 deaths, 83 recoveries)
Brazos County (140 cases, 11 deaths, 27 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 12

Governor Greg Abbott extended the disaster declaration for the state of Texas for another 30 days.

As of Sunday morning, there are now confirmed 5,289 cases of COVID-19 in the Greater Houston area. Five more people have lost their lives to the virus, bringing the region’s death total to 82. An additional 77 people have recovered from the virus, bringing that total to 890. Many local churches continued to hold virtual service for Easter Sunday.

Houston (2,124 cases, 16 deaths, 214 recoveries)
Harris County (1,437 cases, 25 deaths, 332 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (418 cases, 10 deaths, 32 recoveries)
Galveston County (355 cases, 8 deaths, 92 recoveries)
Montgomery County (251 cases, 5 deaths, 76 recoveries)
Brazoria County (225 cases, 2 deaths, 83 recoveries)
Brazos County (140 cases, 11 deaths, 27 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 11

5:00 PM: Mayor Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo provided an update on the city’s response to COVID-19 and new cases.

Fort Bend County announced an additional 33 cases, bringing the area’s total to 518.
The City of Houston now has 61 new cases for a total of 2,124.
Harris County saw the biggest rise in new cases with 239, bringing their total to 1,437.
In total, there are now a confirmed 5,005 cases of COVID-19 in the Greater Houston area

As of Saturday morning, there are now confirmed 4,892 cases of COVID-19 in the Greater Houston area. The rise in the number of cases comes from test results being delivered after the first wave of massive testing in the area. On Friday, an additional 68 cases were confirmed in Houston, 146 in Harris County, 48 in Fort Bend County and 54 in Galveston County. A total of 77 people have now lost their lives as 7 individuals across the region succumbed to the virus on Friday. 813 people have recovered.

Houston (2,063 cases, 16 deaths, 189 recoveries)
Harris County (1,198 cases, 24 deaths, 296 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (485 cases, 10 deaths, 32 recoveries)
Galveston County (341 cases, 8 deaths, 91 recoveries)
Montgomery County (245 cases, 4 deaths, 76 recoveries)
Brazoria County (216 cases, 2 deaths, 70 recoveries)
Brazos County (116 cases, 9 deaths, 27 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 10

Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Friday that he will sign an executive order next week to begin the process for how Texas businesses will begin to reopen in a “safe” way. The state’s predicted peak of coronavirus cases is currently at mid-April. See the peak dates for all 50 states here.
Federal projections suggest an increase of coronavirus infections if stay-at-home orders are lifted after 30 days.
More than 160 of the state’s 1,222 nursing homes, or about 13%, have at least one case of the new coronavirus, state officials said on Thursday according to the Texas Tribune. 38 nursing home residents and staff members have died of COVID-19 statewide.

There are now a confirmed 4,513 cases of COVID-19 in the Greater Houston area as of Friday morning with an additional 615 confirmed cases in Houston, the most for a single day in the state. Houston is now approaching 2,000 individual cases. The number of deaths jumped to 70 as five more people have tragically lost their lives. The number of recoveries from the virus now stands at 720 people.

Houston (1,995 cases, 14 deaths, 156 recoveries)
Harris County (1,052 cases, 20 deaths, 264 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (437 cases, 7 deaths, 32 recoveries)
Galveston County (287 cases, 5 deaths, 83 recoveries)
Montgomery County (231 cases, 4 deaths, 76 recoveries)
Brazoria County (184 cases, 2 deaths, 49 recoveries)
Brazos County (114 cases, 9 deaths, 26 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 9

3:15 PM: At a press conference on Thursday, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced he was closing all Houston parks for Easter in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

10:23 AM: Madison High School parents, students, and staff are being asked to self-quarantine after an employee tested positive for the novel coronavirus COVID-19. The district said that employee helped distribute laptops at the school. If you picked up a laptop between Monday, March 23 and Monday, April 6, you are being asked to self-quarantine.

Statement from HISD:

“We have been notified that a staff member at Madison High School who helped distribute laptops has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is currently recovering at home.

All school staff members are being notified and those who worked in close proximity to the individual are being asked to self-quarantine.

Parents and students who came to the school to pick up laptops any time beginning Monday, March 23 through Monday, April 6 should self-quarantine 14 days from the last day they were inside Madison High School. Anyone experiencing symptoms should contact a physician.

We assure you we are working closely with the Houston Health Department to identify students, parents or staff who should be tested for COVID-19.

We urge everyone to follow national, state and local government and health directives to stay home if you are not feeling well. For those experiencing no symptoms, please wear masks and gloves and remain at least six feet from others when out in public at essential locations.

We remain vigilant and committed to taking every precaution we can to protect the health and safety of our HISD students, parents and staff during this global health emergency, while also meeting the educational and nutritional needs of families.”

7:21 AM: There are now a confirmed 3,742 cases of COVID-19 in the Greater Houston area as of Thursday morning with an additional 60 confirmed cases in Houston, bringing the city’s official total to 1,380. The number of deaths have risen to 65 as seven more people have lost their lives to the virus in Harris County, one in Fort Bend County and one in Brazos County. The number of recoveries from the virus has risen to over 600 people.

Houston (1,380 cases, 12 deaths, 134 recoveries)
Harris County (961 cases, 19 deaths, 224 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (417 cases, 7 deaths, 22 recoveries)
Galveston County (287 cases, 5 deaths, 83 recoveries)
Montgomery County (210 cases, 4 deaths, 53 recoveries)
Brazoria County (184 cases, 1 death, 49 recoveries)
Brazos County (108 cases, 8 deaths, 22 recoveries)

In the United States, there are now confirmed 432,438 cases of COVID-19 and tragically, 14,808 people have lost their lives.

15 million Americans have filed for unemployment in the three weeks since social distancing and stay at home orders have gone into effect.

UPDATES: April 8

3:20 PM: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced on Wednesday that city officials were closing all parks in Harris County beginning on April 10 and ending April 13th.

100 more individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in Fort Bend County, being the areas total number of cases to 417. Most of those confirmed cases come from tests conducted one or two weeks ago. A seventh person has sadly passed away.

Prairie View A&M University announced that its fabrication center is using 3D printers to help provide facial shields for medical workers.

5:55 AM: The number of COVID-19 cases in Greater Houston rose to 3,382 as of Wednesday morning. While the number of reported deaths stands at 50, the number of recovered individuals has expanded to 508.

Houston (1,320 cases, 11 deaths, 99 recoveries)
Harris County (826 cases, 12 deaths, 204 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (318 cases, 6 deaths, 15 recoveries)
Galveston County (272 cases, 5 deaths, 78 recoveries)
Montgomery County (197 cases, 4 deaths, 33 recoveries)
Brazoria County (173 cases, 1 death, 44 recoveries)
Brazos County (97 cases, 7 deaths, 14 recoveries)

MD Medical is set to open 2 new drive-thru testing centers to help test for COVID-19. The testing locations will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to test 200 individuals daily. The locations are located at: MD Kids Pediatrics 20403 Farm to Market Rd 529 #200, Cypress, TX 77433 and Clinicas Mi Doctor- 5230 Aldine Mail Rte Rd, Houston, TX 77039. Appointments are required, call or text 1-888-776-5252 to schedule one or make a same-day appointment.

A free USPS program called Informed Delivery has been established for individuals who are set to receive their stimulus check by mail, rather than direct deposit. Visit this website to learn when your check will be mailed to you.

Early data shows African-Americans are at a higher rate to contract the novel coronavirus COVID-19 due to a lack of health care access, existing medical conditions and more likely to work unstable jobs.

UPDATES: April 7

3:55 PM: The City of Houston and Harris County announced an additional 400 combined confirmed COVID-19 cases on Tuesday afternoon. The city now has 1,320 confirmed cases and Harris County has 826 confirmed cases. In total, there are now 3,355 cases, 46 confirmed deaths, and 461 recoveries.

Texas Children’s Hospital full-time employees are set to receive $500 bonuses for hard work during coronavirus pandemic, part-time employees are set to receive $250 bonuses.
Unemployment checks for those who’ve lost their jobs due to the coronavirus are set to begin being issued out this week. Outlined in the stimulus package, the extra $600 is set to be distributed across certain states. Texas has yet to determine a date for when the unemployment checks will be sent out.
A medical shelter is being built at NRG Park to provide health and medical-related care to coronavirus patients if local hospitals exceed their capacities.
The peak of COVID-19 could occur in Texas far earlier than most models had originally predicted, from mid-May to now late April. Nationally, the peak is set to occur around April 15 now. For Texas, it is now set at April 19. See the updated projections here.
Governor Greg Abbott announced the closure of all state parks and historical sites temporarily in order to strengthen social distancing practices.

9:28 AM: The number of COVID-19 cases in Greater Houston stands at 2,968, just one day after eclipsing 2,500 total cases. While the number of reported deaths stands at 44, the number of recovered individuals continues to grow as there are now over 400.

Houston (1,145 cases, 10 deaths, 79 recoveries)
Harris County (664 cases, 12 deaths, 160 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (318 cases, 6 deaths, 15 recoveries)
Galveston County (256 cases, 1 death, 63 recoveries)
Brazoria County (167 cases, 1 death, 37 recoveries)
Montgomery County (161 cases, 3 deaths, 26 recoveries)
Brazos County (94 cases, 7 deaths, 12 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 6

3:59 PM: Mayor Sylvester Turner on Monday announced an additional 400 plus confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Houston ara, bringing the city total above 1,000 with 1,145 confirmed cases. In total, there are now 2,884 confirmed cases regionwide along with 44 confirmed deaths and 384 people who have recovered.

11:30 AM:

Tide is offering free laundry services to the families of Front Line Responses. See more here: https://hope.tidecleaners.com
A new website has been created to assist essential workers with child care and financial support: FindChildCareNow.org.
Precinct 2 will be giving away free lunch at five different parks on a first-come, first-serve basis. See the details here.
Houston ISD is set to resume distribution for meals at select locations across the city on Monday (April 6). Here are the locations where you can pick up a meal for children:

Monday, April 6

Milby High School, 1601 Broadway St., 9 a.m.

Wesley Elementary School, 800 Dillard St., 9 a.m.

Revere Middle School, 10502 Briar Forest Drive, 11 a.m.

Madison High School, 13719 White Heather Drive, 11 a.m.

Northside High School, 1101 Quitman St., 3 p.m.

Tuesday, April 7

McReynolds Middle School, 5910 Market St., 9 a.m.
Bastian Elementary School, 5051 Bellfort St., 9 a.m.
Wisdom High School, 6529 Beverly Hill St., 11 a.m.
Sam Houston High School, 9400 Irvington Blvd., 3 p.m.
Sterling High School, 11625 Martindale Road, 3 p.m.

Wednesday, April 8

Yates High School, 3650 Alabama St., 9 a.m.
Mading Elementary School, 8511 Crestmont St., 9 a.m.
North Forest High School, 10726 Mesa Drive, 11 a.m.
Sharpstown High School, 7504 Bissonnet St., 3 p.m.

Thursday, April 9

Chavez High School, 8501 Howard Drive, 9 a.m.
Black Middle School, 1575 Chantilly Lane, 9 a.m.
Furr High School, 520 Mercury Drive, 11 a.m.
Benavidez Elementary School, 6262 Gulfton St., 3 p.m.

Friday, April 10

Kashmere High School, 6900 Wileyvale St., 9 a.m.
Woodson PK-5, 10720 Southview St., 9 a.m.
Henry Middle School, 10702 E. Hardy Road, 11 a.m.
Westbury High School, 11911 Chimney Rock Road, 3 p.m.

UPDATES: April 5

Galena Park orders a curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily. The order states that it will be unlawful to be on public streets, sidewalks, or any public places. The only exceptions are for individuals going to and from work or emergency purposes.
- The order also states no more than five people shall be allowed in any building open to the public for any purpose other than persons necessary to provide essential services to the public.
- Open establishments are to enforce social distancing rules for each person and that people must be at least be six feet away from each other at all times.
- Establishments are to provide hand sanitizer and cleaning of carts, baskets, and surfaces expected to be touched by the general public.
Houston announces Thursday as an official Day Of Prayer amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Rice to offer free housing for medical personnel working in the medical center to help with rest and travel. The move will require about 50 students and residents from two residential colleges to relocate to other areas.

The number of COVID-19 cases in Greater Houston is nearing 2,500 almost one month after two people were initially diagnosed as confirmed positive cases in mid-March. With 2,435 confirmed cases, areas such as the city of Houston and Harris County are nearing or are over 700 cases. There have been 39 reported deaths in the Greater Houston area to COVID-19 where the number of individuals who have recovered from the virus has risen to nearly 350.

Houston (743 cases, 10 deaths, 63 recoveries)
Harris County (652 cases, 8 deaths, 152 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (280 cases, 6 deaths, 15 recoveries)
Galveston County (240 cases, 1 death, 56 recoveries)
Montgomery County (149 cases, 3 deaths, 21 recoveries)
Brazoria County (144 cases, 1 death, 25 recoveries)
Brazos County (94 cases, 6 deaths, 10 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 4

Globally, more than 1.1 million people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and 60,000 people worldwide have passed.
More than 8,300 people in the United States with 1,224 people have died on Saturday alone. Donald Trump believes the worst has yet to come.
If you are one of 10 million individuals who are not required to file income tax because you didn’t’ earn enough, there’s a new way for you to earn a stimulus check. Click here for more info. Stimulus checks are due to begin being sent out on April 9.
The Houston Food Bank is seeking volunteers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander and wife Kate Upton have decided to donate Verlander’s MLB game checks to help fight coronavirus.

The number of officially reported COVID-19 cases in the Greater Houston area topped 2,000 (2,251) as of Saturday as now four counties have topped over 200 cases. The City of Houston currently has nearly 700 cases, Harris County nearly 600 and more. Three more people have died in Houston and four more Harris County respectively, bringing their death totals to 9 and 8. The total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the Greater Houston area now stands at 33 but a massive number of people across the region have recovered as 327 people have recovered.

Houston (690 cases, 9 deaths, 63 recoveries)
Harris County (594 cases, 8 deaths, 140 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (268 cases, 5 deaths, 15 recoveries)
Galveston County (222 cases, 0 deaths, 48 recoveries)
Brazoria County (144 cases, 1 death, 25 recoveries)
Montgomery County (142 cases, 3 deaths, 20 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 3

2:56 PM: Here is the list of inmates that will be released from Harris County Jail due to coronavirus concerns.

11:00 AM: Here’s a number of jobs hiring at the moment:

USPS – https://wp1-ext.usps.gov/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2QUUwNUUwMUVEQTlDQ0YwOTVBOTdCNzg5QzkmY2FuZF90eXBlPUVYVA%3d%3d&sap-theme=Custom_tradeshow_2&sap-client=010&sap-language=EN#

Fiesta – https://jobs.fiestamart.com/

Dollar Tree – https://www.dollartree.com/careers

City Of Houston – https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending

The Rustic – http://therustic.com/careers/

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores – https://jobs.loves.com/.

Randall’s – albertsonscompanies.com/carreers/randalls-careers.html

Amazon – https://www.amazon.jobs/en/

Domino’s – jobs.dominos.com/dominos-careers/

Petco – https://careers.petco.com/job-search-results/?location=Houston%2C%20TX%2C%20USA&latitude=29.7604267&longitude=-95.3698028&radius=200

PetSmart – https://careers.petsmart.com/search-jobs/Houston%2C%20TX/899/4/6252001-4736286-4696376-4699066/29×76328/-95×36327/50/2

Sprouts Farmers Market – https://storeops-sprouts.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&searchCategory=22721&searchCompany=3861&searchLocation=-12827-

or by texting the word “careers” to 480-800-8056.

Ace Hardware – https://storejobs.acehardware.com/

Walmart careers.walmart.com

CVS – https://jobs.cvshealth.com/search-results?CloudSearchValue=none&CloudSearchLocation=Houston%2C%20TX%2C%20USA&CloudSearchRadius=20&radiusUnit=Miles&prefilters=none

Whole Food Market – https://careers.wholefoodsmarket.com/global/en/search-results?keywords=houston

Chipotle – https://jobs.chipotle.com/search-jobs/Houston?orgIds=282&alp=6252001-4736286-4699066&alt=4

Big Lots – https://careers.biglots.com/search/searchjobs

Five Below – https://fivebelow-careers.vibehcm.com/portal.jsp?Vy3uQUnbK9L08fh2MmQ83svHUNIi+Sao3V#portal.jsp?Dy3uQUnbK9L3zjFs4JvsSHvfW7VloVMRqbIuoOyRkwvlRSHzDCSf8RjiRZmwcvJUf4dMQSvOftn4pF0OaVcmwLw==V

Worley – https://worleyparsons.taleo.net/careersection/ext/jobsearch.ftl2

https://aa170.taleo.net/careersection/worley_hrly/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en&portal=8516760849

The U.S. announced on Friday that 701,000 jobs had been shed across the country, ending the longest streak of hiring in the country. Unemployment rose to 4.4% after reaching a 50-year low. of 3.5% as of February.

The number of officially reported COVID-19 cases in the Greater Houston area now sits at 1,725 as of Friday morning with the city of Houston eclipsing more than 500 cases. Two more people have died in Houston and Harris County respectively, bringing their death totals to 6 and 4. The total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the Greater Houston area now stands at 22 while 170 individuals have recovered.

Houston (506 cases, 6 deaths, 3 recoveries)
Harris County (449 cases, 4 deaths, 87 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (221 cases, 2 deaths, 10 recoveries)
Galveston County (130 cases, 0 deaths, 31 recoveries)
Brazoria County (123 cases, 1 death, 20 recoveries)
Montgomery County (119 cases, 3 deaths, 16 recoveries)

UPDATES: April 2

3:00 PM: Space Center Houston is closed until further notice.

A third United Memorial Medical Center location has opened up for drive-thru testing at Forest Brook Middle School. The location choice centers on data that revealed a high number of senior citizens live in the area.

HISD is relaunching the Grab and Go lunch program beginning on April 6th at the following locations

Monday, April 6

Milby High School, 1601 Broadway St., 9 a.m.
Wesley Elementary School, 800 Dillard St., 9 a.m.
Revere Middle School, 10502 Briar Forest Drive, 11 a.m.
Madison High School, 13719 White Heather Drive, 11 a.m.
Northside High School, 1101 Quitman St., 3 p.m.

Tuesday, April 7

McReynolds Middle School, 5910 Market St., 9 a.m.
Bastian Elementary School, 5051 Bellfort St., 9 a.m.
Wisdom High School, 6529 Beverly Hill St., 11 a.m.
Sam Houston High School, 9400 Irvington Blvd., 3 p.m.
Sterling High School, 11625 Martindale Road, 3 p.m.

Wednesday, April 8

Yates High School, 3650 Alabama St., 9 a.m.
Mading Elementary School, 8511 Crestmont St., 9 a.m.
North Forest High School, 10726 Mesa Drive, 11 a.m.
Sharpstown High School, 7504 Bissonnet St., 3 p.m.

Thursday, April 9

Chavez High School, 8501 Howard Drive, 9 a.m.
Black Middle School, 1575 Chantilly Lane, 9 a.m.
Furr High School, 520 Mercury Drive, 11 a.m.
Benavidez Elementary School, 6262 Gulfton St., 3 p.m.

Friday, April 10

Kashmere High School, 6900 Wileyvale St., 9 a.m.
Woodson PK-5, 10720 Southview St., 9 a.m.
Henry Middle School, 10702 E. Hardy Road, 11 a.m.
Westbury High School, 11911 Chimney Rock Road, 3 p.m.

12:02 AM: The number of officially reported COVID-19 cases in the Greater Houston area rose above 1,500 as of Thursday morning as five counties (and Houston proper) have confirmed over 100 cases. In total, there are 1,538 confirmed cases in the region with 16 deaths and over 144 individuals who are recovering. The first two individuals who passed away from COVID-19 compilations in Montgomery County were a man in his 80s and another man in his 90s. Both had lived in the same senior living facility in College Station.

Houston (458 cases, 4 deaths, 3 recoveries)
Harris County (389 cases, 2 deaths, 74 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (194 cases, 2 deaths, 9 recoveries)
Galveston County (118 cases, 0 deaths, 26 recoveries)
Montgomery County (110 cases, 2 deaths, 17 recoveries)
Brazoria County (109 cases, 1 death, 10 recoveries)

Fort Bend County announced on Wednesday that it was extending its stay-at-home order until April 30th.

Unemployment claims in Texas have skyrocketed. More than 725,000 people have filed for unemployment in the last three weeks, more than the total number of requests in all of 2019. In the US, more than 6.6 million people filed for unemployment last week, doubling the number of individuals who filed for benefits last week.

In regards to the stimulus checks that should be coming to Americans within the next few weeks, here is who won’t get checks, according to Business Insider:

People with incomes above $99,000 or single parents with incomes above $136,500
Dependent children over the age of 16
Dependent adults (including many college students between the ages of 19 and 23)
Anyone without a social security number
Nonresident aliens (immigrants who don’t have a green card).
Undocumented immigrants
People who haven’t filed 2018 and 2019 tax returns.

UPDATES: April 1

9:44 AM: Houston Methodist is the first hospital in the nation to deliver a new coronavirus treatment involving plasma transfers. The concept, according to Houston Methodist, revolves around the idea that plasma from someone who has recovered from COVID-19 contains antibodies made by one’s immune system and is used to kill the virus. Transferring that antibody-rich plasma to someone who is currently fighting the disease may transfer the power of the antibodies into a healing, possibly life-saving therapy.

The number of individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 in the Greater Houston area eclipsed 100 as of Wednesday morning but the number of cases continues to grow. The tally now stands at 1,267 cases as Galveston reached over 100 confirmed cases overnight.

Houston (377 cases, 4 deaths, 3 recoveries)
Harris County (303 cases, 2 deaths, 61 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (163 cases, 2 deaths, 9 recoveries)
Galveston County (106 cases, 0 deaths, 21 recoveries)
Brazoria County (95 cases, 1 death, 10 recoveries)
Montgomery County (93 cases, 0 deaths, 14 recoveries)

UPDATES: March 31

2:35 PM: Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas schools would be closed until May 4th, stay at home order in place for Texans until April 30.

1:13 PM: Judge Lina Hidalgo announced on Tuesday (Mar. 31) that she was extending Houston’s stay-at-home order until April 30th. According to a University of Texas School of Public Health analysis, the virus would burn out in the Houston area by mid-May if stay-at-home measures were to remain in place.

10:58 AM: COVID-19 testing is now available at all Legacy Health Clinics.

9:53 AM: Here’s what various local businesses are doing to help during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as local resources to help out with the kids, pets and more.

Constellation Field in Sugar Land will serve as a drop-off location for personal protective equipment to be donated to Memorial Hermann beginning April 1.
Wal-Mart is adjusting store hours for its store and neighborhood markets from 24 hours to be open from 6 AM to 11 PM. Additionally, they are making health-based changes for employees, stating that they will be given masks and gloves to wear and will also have their temperature checked. If their temperature is above 100 degrees, employees will be sent home.
Studio Movie Grill has announced curbside pickup is available from select SMG locations between 11 AM and 8 PM, Monday thru Saturday. Click here for more details.
Marcos Pizza is offering a buy one large or extra-large pizza and get one free medium pizza for delivery or carry out at participating locations with the code: APRILAPP during the week of April 6.
Various kid activities are popping up across Houston. Check them out here.
Source Vital is offering hand sanitizer.
The Empty The Shelters initiative from The BISSELL Pet Foundation is looking for homes for pets to save during the COVID-19 crisis.
If you are the victim of domestic abuse during the “Stay At Home/Work At Home” order, call the Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse hotline at 713-224-9911 or visit their website for more information. You can also call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224. You can also text LOVEIS to 22522.

A shelter-in-place order has been issued for The Woodlands retirement community after 12 COVID-19 cases were confirmed overnight.

The World Health Organization released an app to inform individuals about global health information regarding the coronavirus and COVID-19. You can download it here.

UPDATES: March 30

The official number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the greater Houston area topped 1,000 as of Monday with 1,054 confirmed cases and 79 known recoveries. The number of deaths from COVID-19 has risen to 11.

Houston (309 cases, 3 deaths, 3 recoveries)
Harris County (254 cases, 2 deaths, 34 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (138 cases, 2 deaths, 9 recoveries)
Galveston County (92 cases, 0 deaths, 17 recoveries)
Montgomery County (81 cases, 0 deaths, 11 recoveries)
Brazoria County (79 cases, 1 death, 5 recoveries)

Fort Bend County opened its first government-supported testing site and you must be pre-screened before visiting: http://fbchealth.org/. Additionally, A new United Memorial Medical Center location has opened at Smart Financial Centre, according to US Rep. Shelia Jackson-Lee.

UPDATES: March 29

Donald Trump announced in a news conference on Sunday that the CDC guidelines in regards to social distancing have been extended to April 30, weeks after his initial proclamation that social distancing guidelines would ease up by Easter.

The number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase in the Houston-area as it nears 1,000 confirmed cases. On Sunday, health officials revealed that there were 922 confirmed cases, including eight confirmed deaths and 57 individuals who have recovered.

In the city of Houston, there are now a confirmed 286 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 240 in Harris County, 119 in Fort Bend County, 70 in Galveston, 65 in Montgomery, 61 in Brazoria and 44 in Brazos County.

Galveston County announced on Sunday the closure of beaches until April 5th.

UPDATES: March 28

4:27 PM In a news briefing on Saturday, Mayor Sylvester Turner revealed that after more tests had been conducted throughout the city and Harris County, an additional 53 individuals had tested positive for COVID-19 in Harris County, bringing the number to 213. In Houston proper, the number of COVID-19 has more than tripled as it currently stands that 232 individuals had tested positive and a second individual, a woman in her 60s, had passed away from the disease. The news brought the number of total cases in the Greater Houston area to 782.

“The numbers are going to rise as we do more testing,” Turner said. “We’re not surprised at all.”

The city has also opened its testing site to anyone with symptoms. People can call 832-393-4220 to start the screening process.

10:10 AM The number of COVID-19 cases in the Greater Houston area eclipsed 500 as of Saturday morning with the total sitting at 534. 25 more cases were confirmed in Harris County, bringing the official total there to 160, followed by Fort Bend County with 15 new cases (101 total), the city of Houston with no new cases (69 total), 13 new cases in Brazoria County (52 total), nine new cases in Galveston County (49 total) and six new cases in Montgomery County (47 total).

Of those 534 cases, 34 individuals have recovered from COVID-19, the majority in Harris County.

UPDATES: March 27

The number of COVID-19 cases in the Greater Houston area jumped to 461 as of Friday morning with the most notable cases including Scarface and ABC 13 anchor Chauncey Glover. 135 are in Harris County, 86 are in Fort Bend County, 69 in Houston, 41 in Montgomery County, 40 in Galveston County and 39 in Brazoria County.

A third death has been attributed to underlying symptoms, a 60-year-old woman in the Houston area. Of the number of cases, there have been 29 known recoveries.

On Friday, Donald Trump signed into law a $2 trillion stimulus package. Read more about the details of it here in regards to when checks will be mailed out, who gets checks and how much.

Essence Fest officially postponed its 2020 festival and is looking for a fall date.

UPDATES: March 26

The expansion in regards to testing facilities and care has led to a rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the Houston area. A day after the total eclipsed 300, there are now a confirmed 372 cases in the Houston area, predominately in Harris County with 119. The city of Houston has 66 cases, Fort Bend County has 56 cases, Brazoria County has 33 cases, Montgomery County has 31 cases and Galveston County has 27 cases.

Memorial City Mall is hosting two blood drives this weekend – one on Friday and another on Saturday. The first Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center drive is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, and the second is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Appointments are required in order to donate blood. Friday appointment information can be found here. Saturday appointment information can be found here.
Organizers said the drive is considered essential under the Harris County stay-home-work-safe order.

Donald Trump granted a Major Disaster Declaration for Texas, which will expand the resources available to Texas and speed the state’s ability to robustly respond to the coronavirus.

The Real ID deadline, which was originally set for October 1, 2020 has now been pushed back to October 1, 2021. The Real ID, which allows you to board an airplane, is a federally mandated identification card that is similar to the current driver’s license but with a gold star on the card.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced plans for an executive order asking that those who fly into Texas from COVID-19 hot spot states such as New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut as well as the city of New Orleans to a mandatory 14-day quarantine.

HISD has announced they are suspending food distribution sites for the time being after an individual at the Welch Middle School site is under self-quarantine due to possible COVID-19 exposure. That person has not tested positive for COVID-19 at this time.

UPDATES: March 25

The number of COVID-19 cases in the Houston area jumped on Tuesday as cases are now closer to 300 total (282 overall) with the highest number of reported cases in Harris County (79), Houston (55) and Fort Bend County (44).

The Houston Independent School District announced that it is canceling food distribution for Thursday and Friday as coronavirus spread mitigation precautions intensify.

“The cancellation will remain in effect as the district re-evaluates its process for safely delivering this service to students and families,” school district officials wrote. “This is a difficult decision to make, but the safety of the community, staff, and volunteers is our top priority.”

Brazoria County became the latest county to announce a stay at home order in the region that began at 6 p.m. on Wednesday (Mar. 25).

For those with child care needs, these facilities will be open for those “essential employees” who are under “stay-at-home” orders:

KinderCare of Forest Crossing
The Goddard School at Houston’s Energy Corridor
Creative Learning Academy in Sugar Land
Creative Learning Academy in Rice Village
Ivy Kids Early Learning Center – All Houston-area locations
Children’s Lighthouse Bilingual Academy
Primrose School of West Cinco Ranch
Kiddie Academy – All 20 Houston-area locations
Kids in Kare at Bear Creek
Kids in Kare at Hobby Airport
Kids-N-Kids Creations Daycare
Kids R Kids of Lake Conroe
Kids R Kids on Franz in Katy
America’s Choice Childcare Center – All five Houston locations.
Montessori Reggio Academy of Sugar Land
Step By Step Christian School in Tomball
Children’s Learning Center in Waller
Kingdom Kids Learning Center on Dairy Ashford
Precious Cargo Childcare Center in Katy (discount for emergency and medical personnel)
Kids R Kids in Spring
Childworks in Santa Fe and Texas City
Kids World Learning Center
Growth Academy

UPDATES: March 25

The Houston Independent School District announced that it is canceling food distribution for Thursday and Friday as coronavirus spread mitigation precautions intensify.

Brazoria County became the latest county to announce a stay at home order in the region that began at 6 p.m. on Wednesday (Mar. 25).

For those with child care needs, these facilities will be open for those “essential employees” who are under “stay-at-home” orders:

KinderCare of Forest Crossing
The Goddard School at Houston’s Energy Corridor
Creative Learning Academy in Sugar Land
Creative Learning Academy in Rice Village
Ivy Kids Early Learning Center – All Houston-area locations
Children’s Lighthouse Bilingual Academy
Primrose School of West Cinco Ranch
Kiddie Academy – All 20 Houston-area locations
Kids in Kare at Bear Creek
Kids in Kare at Hobby Airport
Kids-N-Kids Creations Daycare
Kids R Kids of Lake Conroe
Kids R Kids on Franz in Katy
America’s Choice Childcare Center – All five Houston locations.
Montessori Reggio Academy of Sugar Land
Step By Step Christian School in Tomball
Children’s Learning Center in Waller
Kingdom Kids Learning Center on Dairy Ashford
Precious Cargo Childcare Center in Katy (discount for emergency and medical personnel)
Kids R Kids in Spring
Childworks in Santa Fe and Texas City
Kids World Learning Center
Growth Academy

UPDATES: March 24

The number of COVID-19 cases in the Houston area inched closer to 200 as of Monday with the majority of known cases in Harris County (54), Fort Bend County (42), the city of Houston (24) and Montgomery County (22).

On Tuesday, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Mayor Turner announced a Stay At Home-Work Safe Order which takes effect at 11:59 p.m. on March 24 and expires on April 3, 2020.

Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George announced a Stay At Home-Work Safe Order similar to that of Harris and Galveston Counties that will take effect at 11:59 p.m. on March 24 and expire on April 3, 2020.

UPDATES: March 23

The number of COVID-19 cases in the Houston area rose to 166 as of Sunday with a growing number in those who are recovering from the disease. Here’s the latest information:

No shelter-in-place order has been made by Governor Greg Abbott, however, Dallas County is the first in the state to enact such a decree.
Two new drive-thru testing sites have been opened in Harris County. For prescreening, people can go to ReadyHarris.org or call 832-927-7575. If testing is needed, the person will be given a unique ID number and directions to a testing site.
A case-by-case breakdown of new individuals tested for COVID-19 shows that 4% of those tested were under 8 years old, 5% were between 10 to 18 years old, 18% were between 19 to 27 years old and 48% were between 28 to 45 years old.
Galveston County announced a stay-at-home order on Monday evening – an announcement is set to take place on Tuesday with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Mayor Sylvester Turner about a rumored stay-at-home shelter order for Harris County.
Three HPD officers tested positive for coronavirus and are “doing well” according to Houston police chief Art Acevedo.

UPDATES: March 22

The official number of COVID-19 cases in the Houston-area rose to 150 on Saturday as more testing locations became available to the general public. Among the new cases are two Harris County Sherriff’s Office employees, a slew of individuals in the 20s and two children under the age of 10 who were exposed via a confirmed case.

Whole Foods is giving its hourly employees a $2-an-hour raise, slash its operating hours and provide older customers a special shopping hour as it works to support employees and keep their customers supplied with essentials during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Katy ISD is providing free meals to Katy ISD students from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the following locations:

Bear Creek Elementary: 4815 Hickory Downs Dr, Houston, TX 77084
Golbow Elementary: 3535 Lakes of Bridgewater Dr, Katy, TX 77449
Hutsell Elementary: 5360 Franz Rd, Katy, TX 77493
Mayde Creek Elementary: 2698 Greenhouse Rd, Houston, TX 77084
Memorial Parkway Elementary: 21603 Park Tree Ln, Katy, TX 77450
Paetow High School*: 23111 Stockdick School Road, Katy, TX 77493
Schmalz Elementary*: 18605 Green Land Way, Houston, TX 77084
Sundown Elementary: 20100 Saums Rd, Katy, TX 77449
West Memorial Elementary: 22605 Provincial Blvd, Katy, TX 77450
Williams Elementary: 3900 S. Peek Rd, Katy, TX 77450
Tompkins High School: 4400 Falcon Landing Blvd, Katy, TX 77494

UPDATES: March 21

The official number of COVID-19 cases in the Houston-area rose to 117 with 7 people confirmed to be recovering from the virus. Two people are confirmed dead. Additional cases were announced in Montgomery County, Fort Bend County and Harris County. At the free testing center at United Memorial Medical Center, seven cases were confirmed and the individuals were notified by health officials.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced the order to close local businesses such as gyms, salons and other facilities beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday (Mar. 21)

“Gyms, fitness centers and other facilities that are used or intended to be used for any type of training, martial arts or sports shall close,” officials tweeted. “Hair and nail salons, spas, massage and tattoo parlors, movie theaters, game rooms and bingo halls shall close. Access to Fort Bend County facilities shall be limited to the public.”

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner urged the public to not listen to rumors on social media regarding a city-wide lockdown and to pay attention to news and reports from trusted media sources only.

“There is not going to be a lock-down, the city is not shutting down,” Mayor Turner announced during a Friday evening news conference. “There are only three people in the state of Texas who can make that decision, and that is the mayor, county judge, or governor. At this point, neither one has made the call. We are saying people should practice social distancing, wash their hands and use hand sanitizer.”

UPDATES: March 20

The official number of COVID-19 cases in the Houston-area rose to 89 with 7 people confirmed to be recovering from the virus. Two people are confirmed dead.

Testing

There are four announced options for payment in regards to testing. Mayor Sylvester Turner said the city will open a testing facility at Butler Stadium though the price wasn’t disclosed. In order to be tested at Butler Stadium, you have to be: a health care worker and/or first responder to be tested on Friday. On Saturday, the site will be open to anyone 65 years old and older. On Sunday, the site will be open to anyone. You will have to go through a screening process online or over the phone before you get tested.
The drive-thru testing operation at United Memorial Medical Center is free and is for those experiencing symptoms.
Legacy Health has opened several satellite sites and the price varies due to your insurance provider.
Next Level Urgent Care will begin drive-thru testing on Friday. If paying through your insurance, you’re looking at paying your co-pay. Without insurance, you’ll be paying a rate of $200.

Here’s an updated listing on where to get tested.

UPDATES: March 19

Testing locations for COVID-19 are set to open beginning on Thursday at United Memorial Medical Center (510 West Tidwell), as well as three Legacy Health centers in the Fifth Ward area (3811 Lyons Ave.), Montrose (1415 California St.), and Southwest (6441 High Star). Testing hours begin at 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. and is for those individuals who feel they are feeling symptoms of COVID-19.
The City of Houston has canceled all city-produced, sponsored and permitted events until April.
The Houston Public Library will remain closed until the end of March.

Here is a list of free services and measures taken to help lift the economic burden of the crisis:

Ford: The automaker is offering six-month payment relief for new-car customers.

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Checks to Americans: The Treasury Department wants to dedicate $500 billion to start issuing direct payments to Americans by early next month. Treasury proposed two $250 billion cash infusions to individuals: A first set of checks issued starting April 6, with a second wave in mid-May. The amounts would depend on income and family size.

Foreclosures and evictions: Housing and Urban Development Department is suspending foreclosures and evictions from public housing through April.

Taxes: The Trump administration has announced that most individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their federal tax bills for 90 days as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Student loans: President Donald Trump promised to temporarily waive interest on student loans.

National Parks: National Parks Service is suspending all entrance fees to encourage Americans to go outdoors while practicing social distancing.

BANKS

Bank of America: Bank of America is allowing “clients with hardships” to delay mortgages and credit card payments. At the moment, the bank will allow delays of up to 60 days.

JP Morgan: JP Morgan announced that customer service specialists will help customers and small businesses affected by the crisis with services like waiving fees and extending payment due dates for cards, auto loans and mortgages.

Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo said customers who contact the bank may receive assistance including fee waivers, payment deferrals, and other expanded assistance.

CELL AND INTERNET SERVICES

Comcast: Comcast is offering free public Wi-Fi for all for 60 days. Home-based Xfinity hotspots are not included, said Comcast spokesman Joel Shadle, but Wi-Fi access points in public locations and at small businesses are. The company is also lifting data caps.

AT&T: AT&T and Charter Communications also announced free public Wi-Fi for 60 days, with Charter offering free broadband for households with students through college age who don’t already have a subscription. Like Comcast, it will also lift data caps.

Verizon: Verizon was among the many providers to also announce a moratorium on late fees and disconnections.

T-Mobile: T-Mobile announced that it would provide unlimited smartphone data to all current subscribers and increase the data allowance to schools and students using their digital learning programs.

Cox: Cox said it would increase speeds on low-cost broadband plans.

Sprint: Sprint said it would give subscribers unlimited data for 60 days, among other changes.

UPDATES: March 18

The number of coronavirus cases in the Houston area has grown to 62, including 1 death.
The Galleria Mall, Katy Mills and Houston Premium Outlets are temporarily closing its doors to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, according to Simon Property Group.
Simon Property Group announced the closure of all of its retail properties, including malls, premium outlets and mills across the U.S.
The closure will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday until March 29.

UPDATES: March 17

The governor of Texas has activated the National Guard to assist with coronavirus response in the state
The White House is proposing a roughly $850 billion emergency stimulus to address the economic impact of the new coronavirus, according to sources.
President Trump wants checks sent out to the public within two weeks.
The Pentagon will be providing 5 million respirators and 2,000 ventilators
The EU will ban most foreign travelers for 30 days to curb the spread of coronavirus
Ohio’s primary election, originally scheduled to take place on Tuesday, has been postponed after the Ohio Department of Health issued an emergency health order.
Disney postpones May releases, including ‘Black Widow’
A Delta Air Lines flight from New York to Seattle was delayed after a passenger informed a flight attendant they had been exposed to someone who may have the virus.
Wuhan, the Chinese city at the center of the outbreak, reported just one new case Tuesday. Officials there believe the worst of the crisis is over for China.
Churchill Downs announced that The Kentucky Derby is being postponed from May to September.

UPDATES: March 17
A testing center for the coronavirus has opened in Southwest Houston.

The My Family Doctor clinic located on the 6400 block of HIlcroft Street near the Southwest Freeway has started drive-thru testing for the coronavirus. Per a Facebook post, the clinic is limited to supplies for coronavirus testing and will only be able to test visitors who are at high risk for the disease or those who meet the CDC criteria for testing. Testing will be done Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Harris County Public Health has revealed three new positive cases of COVID-19:

A 40-50-year-old man, who lives in the Northwest quadrant of Harris County. Investigation is ongoing, including travel history
A 40-50-year-old woman, who lives in the Southeast quadrant of Harris County. Investigation is ongoing, including travel history
A 40-50-year-old man, who lives in the Northwest quadrant of Harris County. This individual has known contact with a positive COVID-19 case

Also, the Harris County Tax Office will be ceasing in-person transactions by using dropbox payment methods for property owners, Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrars, commercial customers, automobile dealers and title services beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

“All Harris County Tax Office locations will eliminate direct customer service transactions for the safety of our employees and the community,” Bennett said. “The Tax Office is not closed. Employees will continue to provide services to those who usually visit a Tax Office location by accepting transactions by drop box or mail. Customers are also encouraged to use the Tax Office website to conduct all other business.”

UPDATES: March 16

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the state would be waiving the 2019-2020 STAAR Test, a day after the CDC recommended that gatherings of more than 50 people should cease for the next two months in order to curve the spread of coronavirus.
Five Houston area malls have announced reduced hours in lieu of COVID-19: First Colony, Willowbrook, Baybrook, Deerbrook, and The Woodlands. The hours are now Monday thru Saturday noon to 7 p.m. and on Sundays from noon until 6 p.m.
All bars and restaurants have been ordered to close for two weeks beginning at 8 a.m. on Tuesday with restaurants only allowing pickup, delivery and drive-through orders.

Gyms have also announced they will be temporarily closed as the country deals with COVID-19. Those to announce are:

24 Hour Fitness
Gold’s Gym (company-owned locations)
LA Fitness
Lifetime Fitness
Orangetheory Fitness
Soulcycle (website does not show Texas closures; their official social media says all locations)
YMCA – all locations across Houston

As of Mar. 16, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Houston area has risen to 29, including a woman who was confirmed with COVID-19 who recently visited the rodeo. There has been one confirmed death of coronavirus in Texas, a man in his 90s who passed away on March 16th.

UPDATES: MARCH 13

Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of emergency and said that drive-thru testing locations would be implemented across the state, including Dallas, Houston and more. Mayor Turner said that drive-thru locations in the Houston area would be open next week.

UPDATES: MARCH 12

The City of Houston announced on Thursday (Mar. 12) that they will not turn off the water of customers who are behind on their bills.

“Because we’re telling people to wash their hands, and it’s very difficult to do that, especially for those individuals who may have gotten behind on their water bills. Well, the city of Houston is not going to be disconnecting anybody’s water, whether it’s individuals or businesses,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said.

EVENTS:

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is canceled for the remainder of the 2020 season.
Tour De Houston is canceled.
Bayou City Arts Festival is postponed.
NCAA Tournament games at the Toyota Center are not open to the public.
CERAWeek 2020 has been canceled.
The McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival has been postponed.
Levy Park and the Levy Park Conservancy have canceled all events and programming through March 31, including the St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Spring Break.
Alley Theatre cancels all performances and events through the end of March. Purchased tickets can be donated, exchanged, or refunded. Call box office for information.

SCHOOLS:

HISD has announced it is closed until April 10.
Katy ISD is extending Spring Break another week.
Texas City ISD is suspending classes next week (March 16-20).
Galena Park ISD is closed for an additional week (March 16-20).
Fort Bend Independent School District has announced it is canceling classes for the next two weeks. Additionally, they have announced they are offering Grab and Go meals at no cost to anyone 18 and under and to students without regards to age at a 11 campuses.

The University of Houston is canceling classes next week. Campus will remain open but faculty/staff has open to work remotely. Classes will resume online on March 23.

Montgomery ISD campuses and departments will close Thursday and Friday ahead of spring break.
Saint Thomas’ Episcopal School in Meyerland is close for the next two weeks.
Joy School in the Museum District is closed for the next two weeks.
Texas A&M has suspended classes until March 18.
Rice University has canceled in-person classes and is not hosting events for more than 100 people.
The University of Houston Downtown is suspending all classes from March 16-22, and students should not go to the campus. All course-related activities scheduled between March 23 and April 4 will be conducted online. By April 4, UHD will assess whether to continue conducting instruction online.
The University of Houston-Clear Lake classes will not be held from March 16 – 21. Beginning March 23, classes will be offered remotely until further notice.
The University of Houston-Victoria and UHV Katy will start its spring break early at noon March 12. Spring break begins March 16.
Prairie View A&M suspended classes until March 23.

The University of St. Thomas has canceled classes beginning noon March 12 and will resume online on March 23.
Lone Star College is extending Spring Break and will not resume classes until Monday, March 23.
Houston Community College is extending Spring Break by two additional days and will not resume until March 25.
Houston Baptist University will not hold residential classes for the week of March 16-21. Online classes will continue as scheduled. The residential class schedule will resume remotely (online or alternative format) beginning March 23 until further notice.
Galena Park ISD classes, activities, events, etc. have been canceled from March 16-22. All campuses, transportation services, and the Administration Building will be closed.
Harris County District Clerk cancels jury duty from March 13-20.
Spring ISD schools will be closed March 16 – March 20.
Waller ISD schools and offices closed March 16 – 20.
Sheldon ISD will be closed March 16 – 20.
Lamar CISD will be closed March 16 – 20.
Channelview ISD will be closed March 16 – 22.
Dickinson ISD will be closed March 16 – 20.

More cancellations will be added as they are announced.

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