26 positive for COVID-19 in Wichita County

The Wichita County Health District received confirmation of eight new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wichita County Friday, and an additional three cases Saturday, bringing the total of positive cases to 26.

Out of the eleven cases being reported Friday and Saturday, two have been identified as community spread. 

These numbers represent Wichita County, and not just the City of Wichita Falls.

According  to a press releaseby the Health District, "Prior to these community spread cases, information released included a list of locations patients had visited while symptomatic. This was done in an effort to alert citizens who may have had contact with the patient, while at the location. However, with these community spread cases, a list of locations visited will no longer be included. That information no longer assists with assessing individuals’ risk. COVID-19 is in our community! No matter how mild your symptoms may be, please DO NOT go to work, or anywhere else within our community.

The City of Wichita Falls issued a Shelter in Place order during a called meeting Friday. Thus far, Iowa Park has not issued Shelter in Place order for residents.

Of the positive cases in Wchita County so far, 20 are recovering at home, five are in the hospital, and one has recovered. 

To date in Wichita County, 587 people have been tested, with 235 tests negative and 326 pending.

Following are details on the most recent 11 cases.

Case 16

The patient is 30 – 39 and is at home in isolation recovering. The patient began exhibiting symptoms on March 23 and was tested on March 26. The patient's place of employment has been notified. 

Case 17

The patient is 50 – 59 and is at home in isolation recovering. The patient developed symptoms on March 15, went to church that same day and was then tested on March 16. The patient has been home in isolation since their test was administered. The church has been notified. 

Case 18

The patient is 50 – 59 and is hospitalized in stable condition. The patient developed symptoms on March 22, worked on March 24 and 25, and visited their medical provider on March 26. The patient's place of employment has been notified. 

Case 19

The patient is 20 – 29 and in isolation at home. The patient had close contact to another positive case. 

Case 20

The patient is 70 – 79 and in isolation at home recovering. The patient had close contact with a positive case who they worked with. They developed symptoms on March 23 and were tested on March 26. The patient’s employer has been notified. 

Case 21

The patient is 50 - 59 and in isolation at home recovering. The patient had close contact of someone who works with another case. They developed symptoms on March 24 and were tested on March 25.

Case 22

The patient is 30 – 39 and in isolation at home recovering. The patient had close contact to another case. The patient developed symptoms on March 25, was tested on March 26 and remained at home after testing. 

Case 23

The patient is 40 - 49 and was hospitalized, but now is home recovering. The patient developed symptoms on March 17 and worked until March 19. The patient had close contact with another positive case. They were hospitalized on March 23 and discharged March 26. The patient’s employer has been notified. 

Case 24

The patient is 30 - 39. They developed symptoms on March 25, and visited their medical provider on March 26. They have been at home in isolation since the medical provider visit. 

Case 25

The patient is 50 - 59 and is in isolation at home recovering. They had close contact of a work contact to a case. 

Case 26

The patient is 50 - 59. They had traveled out of state and developed symptoms on March 16. The patient did go to work and was then tested on March 26. The patients place of employment has been notified.