Active COVID-19 cases surge upwards

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Ochiltree County rose significantly late this week.

According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 stand at 21, up from 14 cases on Tuesday afternoon.

The state’s data shows the county’s total confirmed Coronavirus cases now stand at 969, with an additional 116 probable cases.

The state…