Andrews County has now surpassed the 2,000 mark with confirmed COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began a year and a half ago, but the most recent update revealed a decrease in active cases for the first time in several weeks.
There were 89 active virus cases listed in the health department’s update last Friday, but the number decreased to 72 with Monday’s report. The primary reason for the decrease was numerous cases clearing, according to the health department’s numbers.