ANSON, Texas — Jones County issued a press release Wednesday stating there is one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in the county.
According to the release, Jones County Judge Dale Spurgin and the Jones County Health Authority were notified of a detainee of the Bluebonnet Immigration Processing Facility in Anson who tested positive for COVID-19. The detainee was tested at the facility and is being is isolated in a medical holding area at the same location.
Facility administrator Steve Mora was able to confirm the information, but did not offer further comment.
This is the fifth reported case of COVID-19 in Jones County. According to the press release, the first three cases reported have recovered and were released from at-home isolation. Some family members may still be self-monitoring.
The release also instructed residents who did not have an essential need to reduce exposure to the virus by staying home.
