Many of these cases were in asymptomatic people tested prior to scheduled medical procedures unrelated to the virus, a county health official said Tuesday.
As studies have shown around the country, the African American community has felt the effects of COVID-19 at disproportionate levels and the same can be said for Black residents in Bell County.
Bell County Judge David Blackburn has issued a countywide shelter in place order that will go into effect at 11:59 PM Monday, March 23. See the documents here.
Following the lead of surrounding communities and counties, Bell County officials declared a local disaster and public health emergency in an effort to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, five cases of which have now been confirmed in the county.
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