That's interesting, because my county (also in Texas) basically ignores "probable" cases. They only collect and report "confirmed" (by a PCR test) cases. They also ignore antibody tests.

Spez: I just checked the statewide COVID-19 site. It includes this disclaimer:

Probable cases are not included in the total case numbers.

So, the judge's concern is unfounded, unless he knows of counties including probable cases in their confirmed case count.

That's interesting, because my county (also in Texas) basically ignores "probable" cases. They only collect and report "confirmed" (by a PCR test) cases.

They also ignore antibody tests.