Bowie Co. confirms 93rd COVID-19 death, 6 new positive cases

TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KSHV) — The number of deaths and new positive coronavirus cases continues to climb in Bowie County.

According to the Bowie County Emergency Operations Center, one death and 6 new COVID-19 cases were reported since Thursday, Nov. 19.

Here is the latest coronavirus data for Bowie County as of Friday, Nov. 20:

• Total cases – 2,491
• Deaths – 93
• Recoveries – 1,766
• Active Cases – 632

Ages

• 0-18 – 319
• 19-29 – 344
• 30-39 – 299
• 40-49 – 366
• 50-59 – 406
• 60-69 – 315
• 70-79 – 258
• 80+ 0 – 184

Gender

• Male – 1,118
• Female – 1,373

Meanwhile, Cass Co. has confirmed another COVID-19 death and 4 new positive cases since Thursday, Nov. 19.

Here is the latest coronavirus data for Cass County as of Friday, Nov. 20:

• Total cases – 714
• Deaths – 33
• Recoveries – 613
• Active cases – 68

Through the end of the year, free testing will be offered between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday at the Texarkana- Bowie County Family Health Center on 902 W. 12th St.

There are no requirements for testing (residency included), oral swab with results in 48-96 hours, and pre-registration available at www.gogettested.com.

The latest local information and updates can all be found at www.coronatxk.org. The local hotline telephone number is (903) 255-5560.