The City of Lubbock reported 145 more confirmed cases of coronavirus Thursday. Additionally, 132 people have recovered from the illness.
Another death was reported, bringing total fatalities due to complications of the virus to 59 since March.
Close to 2,000 tests were administered Thursday, a new daily record.
From the City of Lubbock:
As of 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2020, the City of Lubbock confirmed 145 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), 132 recoveries and an additional death. The total number of cases in Lubbock County is 3,376: 1,694 active, 1,623 listed as recovered and 59 deaths.
Walgreens, at 602 Avenue Q, will operate a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site starting on Friday, July 17. The drive-thru will be open from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., seven days a week. Visitors need to take a COVID-19 assessment test before they will be given an appointment time to be tested. The assessment can be found at www.walgreens.com/COVID19testing.
In a recent proclamation, Governor Greg Abbott limited outdoor gatherings to 10 people, unless approved by a mayor or county judge. If citizens, or organizations, would like to have their event considered for approval they can download a form at www.mylubbock.us/lubbocksafe. They can then send the form to LubbockSafe@mylubbock.us. Those seeking approval are asked to submit their request at least 10 days before the event.
