First Omicron-related death in Harris County reported, says Judge Hidalgo

First Omicron death in Harris County, Jude Hidalgo announced

The first Omicron variant-related death has been reported in Harris County, Judge Lina Hidalgo announced on Monday afternoon. She also raised the county's COVID-19 threat level to Level 2: Orange, the second-highest.

HOUSTON - The first Omicron variant-related death has been reported in Harris County.

County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced the death on Monday afternoon.

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The victim is identified as a man in his 50s who lived in Precinct 2.

The man was not vaccinated and did have underlying health conditions.

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Judge Hidalgo added that he was treated with Regeneron.

The announcement comes just hours after Judge Hidalgo raised the county's COVID-19 threat level to Level 2: Orange, the second-highest.