The Bastrop County Health Authority has confirmed the first local death from the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual was a 58-year-old male from Elgin, in northern Bastrop County. "Know that the prayers of Bastrop County are with this family as they mourn their loss," said Dr. Desmar Walkes, Bastrop County Health Authority. "We strongly recommend that all Bastrop County residents, workers, students, and visitors take the necessary precautions to protect themselves against COVID-19. We continue working with local, state, federal, and community partners to prevent future cases and to educate those in Bastrop County about how to avoid contracting COVID-19." "This troubling ...