CARROLLTON, Texas — As North Texas watches COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge, one family is shouldering a health crisis that they never expected to face.
That crisis, all began on May 30 when just a single relative, unknowingly infected with COVID-19, interacted with seven family members at a surprise birthday party.
Those seven family members then contracted and spread the virus to 10 other relatives.
Now, Ron Barbosa is keeping track of 18 people in his family who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Barbosa didn't attend the party himself, but the celebration was for his daughter-in-law who turned 30.
However, Barbosa's nephew hosted.
That nephew is the one who was unknowingly infected, thinking a slight cough was the byproduct of working in construction.