El Paso reports 38 virus deaths — most announced in 1 day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 38 new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning, marking the highest single-day increase for El Paso County.
The death toll now stands at 1,057.
The latest virus victims were identified as:
- 2 men in their 40s
- 2 men in their 50s
- 7 men in their 60s
- 6 men in their 60s
- 4 men in their 70s
- 4 women in their 70s
- 7 men in their 80s
- 2 women in their 80s
- 2 men in their 90s
- 1 woman in her 90s
- 1 man in his 100s
The health department has often said that these virus deaths do not occur on the same day. It can take weeks, or sometimes months, before an official cause of death is determined.
The previous record for most deaths announced in a single-day was 29, set on Nov. 12.
Health officials also reported 500 new cases on Tuesday. There are currently 37,921 known active cases, which is just shy of the record.
Hospitalizations decreased Tuesday from 705 to 665. The number of patients in the ICU also decreased from 277 to 259.
For a complete look at El Paso's Covid-19 data, click here.
