The Ellis County Health Department on Wednesday reported the average number of new coronavirus cases per day in the last seven days increased again from 12 on Monday to 13 on Wednesday.
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 29 new cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County since Monday. There are currently 122 active cases of coronavirus, including five active hospitalizations, and 1,368 recovered cases.
The seven-day average of percent of positive tests jumped from 21.7 percent on Monday to 26.3 percent on Wednesday.
Since reporting began, there have been 1,508 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 18 deaths.
Of the total 10,770 tests administered, 13.1 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.
