The Ellis County Health Department on Wednesday reported the seven-day average of new coronavirus cases per day fell slightly since Monday to 17.
The department said 33 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified since Monday. There are now 183 active cases, including three active hospitalizations, and 736 recoveries.
The seven-day percent of positive tests was 27.1 percent. Of the 7,731 total tests returned, 11.4 percent, or 878, have returned positive.
Since reporting began, there have been 922 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including three deaths.
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.
