Comal County reports 118 new COVID-19 cases
More than 500 active cases, county says
KSAT Digital Team
COVID-19 testing generic. (WPLG)
COMAL COUNTY, Texas – Comal County reported 118 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, totaling 12,049 cases since the pandemic began.
There are currently 505 active COVID-19 cases, according to the county.
Comal County last had more than 500 active cases on Feb. 12.
“Hospitalizations of COVID-19 patients are up in local hospitals. We’re also seeing more children who are presenting sicker with COVID-19,” Comal County Director of Public Health Cheryl Fraser said in a written statement.
The county reported 28 COVID-19 patients in area hospitals, 10 of whom are in intensive care and six are on ventilators.