The number of active COVID-19 cases in Ochiltree County dipped down to 20 this week.
The county’s active cases dropped from 24 last Tuesday afternoon to 20 as of Thursday afternoon, while the total cases have gone from 137 on Tuesday to 140 on Thursday.
According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, there have been 115 recoveries and five confirmed deaths.
The TDSHS website was updated with new information on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 1, but the data in the state’s website can lag at least a few days out of date, due to the high volume of cases TDSHS must process.
The county remains under Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order mandating the wearing of protective masks.
Though you can’t be detained, arrested, or jailed for not wearing a mask, you could face a fine of up to $250 if you don’t comply after being given a verbal warning.