16 additional confirmed cases in Cherokee County; 164 active cases

(July 06, 2020) – Sixteen more cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Cherokee county today, bringing the current total to two hundred fifty (250). There are currently one hundred sixty-four (164) active cases, of which two (2) are associated with a state facility. Out of the two hundred fifty (250) cases, twenty (22) have been associated with a state facility, and two hundred twenty-eight (228) have been residents of the county.

Active: 164

Recovered: 84

Deaths: 2

Total: 250

Breakdown by Cherokee county city:
Alto - 9
Bullard - 16
Cuney - 4
Jacksonville - 140
New Summerfield - 9
Reklaw - 5
Rusk – 42 RSH – 17 TDCJ – 2
Troup - 4
Wells - 2

Texas Health and Human Services has a 24/7 statewide mental health support line to help Texans experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. People can call the Statewide COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week toll-free at (833) 986 - 1919. Further information regarding COVID-19 can be found at https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/ and https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.