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Rusk County confirms 4th case of COVID-19

Rusk County OEM reports the case is likely community spread.
Credit: KYTX CBS19 Staff

RUSK COUNTY, Texas — Rusk County officials confirmed a fourth positive case of COVID-19 in the county.

According to officials, the case is in Kilgore and "does not appear to be travel-related."

Below is a full list of confirmed COVID-19 in East Texas:

  • Anderson County - 1
  • Angelina County - 5
  • Bowie County - 9, 1 death
  • Camp County - 1
  • Cass County - 2
  • Cherokee County - 3
  • Franklin County - 1
  • Gregg County - 6
  • Henderson County - 1
  • Harrison County - 3
  • Hopkins County - 1
  • Morris County - 1
  • Nacogdoches County - 4
  • Panola County - 1
  • Polk County - 1
  • Rusk County - 4
  • San Augustine County - 1
  • Shelby County - 4
  • Smith County - 36, 1 death
  • Upshur County - 2
  • Van Zandt County - 2, 1 death
  • Wood County - 1

The CDC recommends the following to help protect yourself:

  1. Washing hands
  2. Avoid close contact
  3. Distance self between other people
  4. Stay home
  5. Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing
  6. Throw away used tissues

For more information on the coronavirus, text "FACTS" to (903) 600-2600.

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