COVID-19 deaths surpass 100 in Bowie Co.

TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KSHV) — The number of coronavirus deaths has surpassed 100 in Bowie County.

According to the Bowie County Emergency Operations Center, one additional COVID-19 death and 35 new positive cases have been reported since Tuesday, Dec. 1.

Here is the latest coronavirus data for Bowie County as of Wednesday, Dec. 2:

• Total cases – 2,575
• Deaths – 101
• Recoveries – 1,797

Ages

• 0-18 – 323
• 19-29 – 360
• 30-39 – 316
• 40-49 – 379
• 50-59 – 420
• 60-69 – 329
• 70-79 – 263
• 80+ 0 – 185

Gender

• Male – 1,151
• Female – 1,403

Meanwhile, Cass County has confirmed one new positive COVID-19 cases and one more death since Tuesday, Dec. 1.

Here is the latest coronavirus data for Cass County as of Wednesday Dec. 2:

• Total cases – 752
• Deaths – 36
• Recoveries – 704

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.