May 1, 2020, 4:42 p.m.

John Davis, District Chief for Nueces County Emergency Services District number 3 (ESD #3), has confirmed that one firefighter has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first confirmed case of the coronavirus in Bishop.

A second man, who is a roommate of the firefighter, is in quarantine as a precaution.

In a phone interview, Davis said “This will not hamper our response to the public as we have safety equipment, masks and gloves in place.” 10-12 firefighters in the district will be tested as a precaution.