Shane Pellerin Law Firm, PCAccording to representatives with the La Porte assisted living facility, five residents and staff members have tested positive for COVID-19.

The center released a statement explaining that residents who tested positive have been hospitalized. Staff members are no longer working in the center and are following the advice of their doctors.

This center is one of several in the area that have reported cases of COVID-19.

The Galveston County Health District said that 83 employees and residents at The Resort at Texas City have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Source: Click2Houston.com, “5 people test positive for coronavirus at assisted living facility in LaPorte,” by Brittany Jeffers, April 6, 2020