Coronavirus by the Numbers: Daily Map Shows Recoveries Near 20,000

SAN ANGELO, TX – As previously reported on Thursday, the Texas Department of Health Services reported 35,390 confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus in Texas. 

Following Thursday's update from the Texas Department of Health Services, the number of confirmed cases rose to 36,609  with the current fatality toll up to 1,004 and 19,197 patients who have recovered statewide. Lab confirmed patients currently hospitalized decreased from 1,750 on Thursday to 1,734 on Friday. Recoveries increased by 757 from the 18,440 reported on Thursday to the 19,197 reported on Friday.

Out of the 254 counties in Texas there are currently 219 that are reporting confirmed cases of Coronavirus.

Daily testing results are as followed: 

• 477,118 - Total Tests Administered
• 15,470 - Tests Done in Public Labs
• 461,648 - Tests Done in Private Labs

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