South San Antonio News

A false document that's going around Medina County is spreading rumors to residents on the number of coronavirus cases in the county, but officials are informing individuals that the letter contains false information. 

The letter circulating in the county gives an incorrect number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, officials said on the county's Facebook page. The fake press release was sent out with the county's logo, but claims there are 59 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Medina County. The letter also said there are road closures, businesses are shut down and a stay-at-home order is in effect, which is false, officials said on Facebook. 

Medina County Judge Chris Schuchart issued a statement on Facebook, which said the county only had three confirmed cases of COVID-19 on March 27, according to KSAT. As of April 12, the county now has 12 confirmed cases of the virus. 

Schuchart also said in the Facebook post that there are no road closures in Media County, according to KSAT. The county hasn't issued a stay-at-home order or mandated that businesses close as well. 

"Medina County: There is a letter being circulated on social media which is completely false. There are three confirmed Coronavirus cases in Medina County, that’s all," Schuchart said in his Facebook post. "The letter inaccurately reports 59 cases. There are no road closures, no store closures, no shelter in place order. Please refer only to the Medina County website for information and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for accurate information. There are bad actors trying to spread panic and misinformation. This is criminal, will be investigated by the proper authorities and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”

County authorities are investigating the letter, KSAT reported. Whoever created the letter will be criminally charged for their actions, county officials said.