Hidalgo Co. nears triple-digit COVID-19 cases

April 5, 2020

Thirteen more cases of COVID-19 in Hidalgo County were reported Sunday afternoon, bringing the total to 99.
The cases were reported to the county from late Friday through Sunday, according to a news release.

This ‘community spread’ is a precursor to a quicker rate of infection in Hidalgo County,” Olivarez said.

Mask orders issued as RGV positive cases near 200

April 5, 2020

Cities throughout Hidalgo County began implementing more stringent requirements for those out in public as the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continued to grow.

On Sunday, the cities of Mission and Elsa announced orders requiring the use of masks for people traveling outside their own dwelling.

Masks, Face Coverings Being Required In More Valley Cities

April 5, 2020

At least four Valley cities and one county have begun ordering residents to wear masks or some sort of face covering when out in public.

The cities of Mercedes, Mission, Edinburg, Palmview, and Elsa are enforcing the new restrictions, as is Starr County. Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez has indicated he may sign a modified shelter-at-home order this week that will add the mask mandate.

Mission orders use of masks effective immediately

April 5, 2020

Mission Mayor Armando O’Caña signed an order Sunday requiring the use of masks while out in public effective immediately.
A countywide order has not been implemented but is under consideration, according to Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez.