On March 29th 2020 Mayor Dan Pope issued a stay at home order for the city of Lubbock. The order goes into effect at midnight tonight. The city has also confirmed 10 new cases of coronavirus. This brings the total case count for the county to 51 with 1 death related to COVID-19.
From the city of Lubbock:
“The City of Lubbock has confirmed 10 additional cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) as of 5:00 p.m. on March 29, 2020. The total number of cases in Lubbock County is 51. 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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