Abilene Finally Releases Initial Coronavirus Test Results

ABILENE, TX – Abilene and Taylor County Public Health District has released the first stats of Coronavirus testing. 

According to the City of Abilene, on Mar. 23, the Abilene and Taylor County Public Health District has tested 105 people for COVID-19. 

Out of those results zero came back positive but they only have 15 negatives. The other 90 tests are still currently pending. 

"Providers are not required to report tests to the Public Health District and may not report then," Said the City of Abilene in the conclusion of their release. "They are required to report positive tests. Once a positive test result is confirmed, that information is reported to the Public Health District." 

Earlier today San Angelo LIVE! reported that the City of Abilene briefly considered suspending the requirement to respond to public information requests. Here is the story: Silent on Coronavirus Testing Numbers, City of Abilene Flirts With Refusing All Public Information Requests

More information will be released once tests come back.