CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A sixth COVID-19 related death has been confirmed in Nueces County, according the the City-County Public Health District.
Officials said they received the confirmation Friday.
The patient was a male between the ages of 60-69 who was hospitalized back in late May. He also suffered from coronary artery disease.
City and County officials are urging those who have recovered or are recovering from COVID-19 to donate plasma to the Coastal Bend Blood Center. Your donation can be used to help treat those suffering from COVID-19.
The public is reminded to continue following these strategies to protect themselves from COVID-19:
- Stay at least 6 feet from others you do not know
- Wear a face covering in public
- Stay home whenever possible
- Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds as often as possible
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick