COVID-19 cases rise 50% from past week

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Data shows that another COVID-19 surge is happening right now across the country and right here in the Rio Grande Valley.

Cameron County Health Authority Dr. James Castillo says cases have doubled each week in the past three weeks.

“Each week, it's about 50% more cases," Castillo said. "You know, it's it seems to be a trend with the new variants covid seems to come around every year sometime in the late summer heading into early fall."

The Thirteen o’Clock Theater in Weslaco posted on social media that they had to cancel due to cases of COVID-19 among their actors and staff.

"This decision comes after a significant rise in COVID-19 cases among our cast and crew. This was not an easy decision to make. As a company, we are committed to the safety and health of everyone involved in our productions," the post stated.

Dr. Castillo says many of those getting the virus are experiencing mild symptoms. There are currently no COVID-19 hospitalizations right now, but he says some do get it while in the hospi...