Lubbock has confirmed 12 new cases of COVID-19 today. This brings the total case count for the county to 704, with 175 listed as active, 50 deaths, and 479 listed as recovered.
From the City of Lubbock:
"The City of Lubbock has confirmed eight more recoveries today from COVID-19. The official recovered number continues to rise steadily. On Monday, the City also confirmed 12 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) as of 4:00 p.m. on June 1, 2020. The total number of cases in Lubbock County is 704: 175 active, 479 listed as recovered and 50 deaths. All this information can be found on a comprehensive dashboard at
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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