Hidalgo County Clerk tests positive with COVID-19

June 30, 2020

An Hidalgo County Clerk has tested positive for COVID-19.

According to a release, Arturo Guajardo, Jr., 51, disclosed his results on Monday. He is currently recovering at home.

Hidalgo County health authority tests positive for COVID-19

June 29, 2020

Hidalgo County Health Authority Dr. Ivan Melendez is among the latest to test positive for COVID-19.

Melendez said he became aware of his positive diagnosis on Monday morning.

Safety protocols in place at Valley polling locations amid coronavirus pandemic

June 29, 2020

Early voting for runoff elections in the state are underway, along with new measures to keep voters safe while casting their ballot.

Remi Garza, Cameron County elections administrator, says the first thing early voters will see is hand sanitizer and social distancing would need to be followed. If people don’t have a face mask, one will be offered as they enter the polling location.

Multiple factors affecting Valley hospitalization rates

June 29, 2020

Family dynamics, dwindling medical supplies, and holidays are contributing to the rise in COVID-19 related hospitalizations across the Rio Grande Valley. Hospital administrators and public health officials explained the correlation via a press conference held Monday.

Hidalgo County Health Department Director Eddie Olivarez said they're monitoring over 120 clusters ranging from two to as many as a dozen.

Hidalgo county officials speak on hospital capacity

June 29, 2020

Monday, Hidalgo County officials held a press conference to discuss the COVID-19 crisis impacting the county.

County Judge Richard Cortez was joined by local hospital administrators to provide an update on their response to the ongoing pandemic.