The City of Houston reported 844 new coronavirus cases and 10 additional deaths on Saturday. City health officials said that the case count was “due in part to a large record feed” from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
The Houston Health Department confirmed a total of 12,533 COVID-19 cases, including 191 deaths.
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Officials said the latest deaths reported Saturday had underlying health conditions.
The news comes as the state reports an upswing in cases and hospitalizations related to COVID-19.
THREAD: We report 844* new cases of #COVID19 today, bringing #Houston's total to 12,533. Sadly, deaths in our city increased by ten to 191. (1/4)#StopTheSpread #ProtectTheH #BetterTogether #MaskUpHOU #hounews @HoustonTX @HoustonOEM @hcphtx @ReadyHarris pic.twitter.com/IEbZLkzDPz
— Houston Health Dept (@HoustonHealth) June 20, 2020