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Second positive COVID-19 case confirmed in Rusk County

There are 715 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Texas.

RUSK COUNTY, Texas — The Rusk County Office of Emergency Management reported a second case of COVID-19 in the county Tuesday evening.

According to the Rusk County OEM, there is no information on any suspected cases or the number of tests administered in the county.

Rusk County OEM

Rusk County's Daily Update - March 23 Total Positive Cases in Rusk C... ounty: 1 ---------------------------------------------------- Total Cases in Texas: 352 Total Cases in Smith County: 10 Total Cases in Gregg County: 1 Total Deaths in Texas: 8 Total Tested in Texas: 10,055 ---------------------------------------------------- HOSPITAL NOTE: If you are experiencing any type of respiratory systems and are going to the hospital, please CALL BEFORE you arrive so they are prepared for you.

The OEM made the announcement shortly after Gov. Greg Abbott announced there are 715 positive cases of COVID-19 in the State of Texas.

RELATED: Coronavirus: Gov. Abbott orders hospitals to submit daily reports on bed capacity, COVID-19 testing

Other East Texas counties with confirmed cases:

Bowie County - 1
Cass County - 1
Gregg County - 1
Hopkins County - 1
Morris County - 1
Smith County - 14
Van Zandt County - 1

RELATED: UPDATE: Smith County now up to 14 confirmed coronavirus cases