By Sarah Brager
In the past month there has been a dramatic spike in confirmed coronavirus cases in Hays County, and young people are playing a big role in the numbers. Young adults ages 20-30 are currently the highest group of positive-cases, but it would come as no shock if kids took their spot with growing rates of infection. Many kids and teenagers are struggling to accept a summer at home, and when Texas establishments began to open their doors, it grew harder to resist.
Many young people still have concerns about enclosed public spaces, such as restaurants and shopping malls, so they have taken to rivers and parks. However, this is not as safe as it may seem. According to local pediatricians Noelle Williams and Julie Fisher, congregating in outdoor areas has brought in a lot of positive cases.
