City of Lubbock reports 8 additional cases, 3rd death from COVID-19

LUBBOCK, Texas — The City of Lubbock announced 8 additional cases of COVID-19 and a third death during a press conference Wednesday.

The total number of cases in Lubbock is 108, with 3 deaths.

Ten people have recovered, the city said. Two of the three fatalities are associated with Whisperwood Nursing Home, the city said. Nineteen people in Lubbock are hospitalized with COVID-19, the city said on Wednesday evening.

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The following is a press release from the City of Lubbock:

City of Lubbock Confirms New Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases, and One Additional Death

The City of Lubbock has confirmed eight new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and one additional death as of 5:00 p.m. on April 1, 2020. The total number of cases in Lubbock County is 108 with three deaths.

However, ten cases are now listed as recovered.

In addition to the reported Lubbock cases, the Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting additional cases on the South Plains including Hockley County (7), Terry County (4), Gaines County (1), Hale County (1) and Lynn (2). The City of Lubbock Health Department and other response agencies are prepared and have employed standard response plans designed to address and resolve public health issues. The Department will continue monitoring individuals as indicated by the CDC. The Department’s disease surveillance team will continue working diligently to ensure the public remains at a low risk of contracting COVID-19.

The City of Lubbock Health Department and our health care partners will continue to monitor COVID-19 in the Lubbock area to prepare for the possibility of more local cases. Please continue to follow proper hygiene recommendations and social distancing practices.

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