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Lubbock comfirms 11 new cases of COVID-19

Today the City of Lubbock confirmed 11 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the total number of cases for the county to 191.

From the City of Lubbock:

“The City of Lubbock has confirmed 11 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) as of 4:00 p.m. on April 7, 2020. The total number of cases in Lubbock County is 191, and 6 deaths. However, 42 cases are now listed as recovered.*

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.”

For move of Texas Tech Public Media’s COVID-19 coverage visit: https://tv.kttz.org/news/local/covid19/

Jonathan Seaborn is the Production Director for Texas Tech Public Television where he oversees the day to day production of programs like Inside Texas Tech and 24 Frames. He joined KTTZ in October of 2014 as a producer.