Comal County reports 6 new coronavirus deaths, raising its pandemic toll to 186

Here's the latest on the coronavirus pandemic in Comal County:

Health officials on Friday said the seven-day molecular positivity rate for COVID-19 in Comal County was 21.37%. Those in Comal County who are interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine are encouraged to visit www.co.comal.tx.us/Health.htm on the latest criteria and distribution sites.

Comal County COVID data for Jan. 8, 2021

New deaths: 6 Total deaths since start of the pandemic: 186 New cases: 86 Total cases since start of the pandemic: 6,792 Current hospitalizations: 59 Number of active cases: 779 New recoveries: 3 Estimated recoveries to date: 5,827

Breakdown of cases by city to date:

New Braunfels (Includes Eastern and Central Comal Co.): 4,980 Western Comal County (Includes Bulverde and Spring Branch): 957 South of Canyon Lake: 367 North of Canyon Lake: 263 Southern Comal County (Includes Garden Ridge and Schertz): 199 Fair Oaks Ranch: 26

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