Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom announced Monday three new COVID-19 cases in the county but also three recoveries. Totals, since testing began in March, are 243 positives and 196 recoveries. There are currently 47 active cases, with five patients hospitalized in the COVID unit at Christus Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs.
Coronavirus testing will continue Tuesday and Wednesday at the Hopkins County Civic Center. It will resume next Monday again. At this time, they have administered 487 tests at the Civic Center.