The Ellis County Health Department on Monday reported the average number of new coronavirus cases per day in the last seven days rose again from 16 on Friday to 19 on Monday.
On Oct. 2, the Hays City Commission voted to extend the ordinance requiring face coverings until the seven-day new case average was five or fewer for 14 straight days.
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There were 52 new cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County since Friday. There are currently 218 active cases, including six active hospitalizations, and 1,398 recovered cases.
The seven-day average of percent of positive tests rose again to 33.8 percent.
Since reporting began, there have been 1,634 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 18 deaths.
Of the total 11,117 tests administered, 13.8 percent have returned positive for coronavirus.
NOTE: "New cases" reflects cases reported by the Ellis County Health Department between regular reporting periods of Monday, Wednesday and Friday. "Total cases" reflects all cases reported by the department. Because of delayed test results, total cases might include cases prior to the previous reporting period, so the figures might not necessarily correspond.
