Hays County reports second coronavirus case

SAN MARCOS, Texas - A second coronavirus case has been reported in Hays County, says Hays County epidemiologist Eric Schneider.

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According to the county, the adult Hays County resident was tested at a clinic and is under self-quarantine at home until they are without fever for 48 hours without using fever-reducing medication.

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Hays County says they cannot share information about where the testing occurred or the name, gender or city of the resident in quarantine.

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The first case was reported Sunday morning and county officials declared a local state of disaster. The first patient had traveled to multiple cities along the west coast and is believed to have been exposed while traveling.

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