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Second COVID-19 Death Confirmed in Gaines County

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On Thursday, July 30, the South Plains Public Health District confirmed the second death of a Gaines County resident related to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. As of press time on Friday, there have been 119 total cases of the virus locally. Five new cases were confirmed Thursday evening. Currently, 57 cases are still active in the county, with 60 individuals recovered and two fatalities confirmed.

First COVID-19 Related Death in Gaines County

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With positive cases of COVID-19 on the rise, a fatality related to the coronavirus has been reported in Gaines County. According to a COVID-19 Health Alert issued by Zack Holbrooks, executive director for the SPPHD (South Plains Public Health District), on Monday, July 27, the death of a Gaines County resident related to COVID-19 was confirmed. The name or location of residence of the deceased has not been released.

7/19/2020 - COVID- 19 Update

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COVID-19 Update Gaines County              

Judge Keyes explains mandate status

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A surge in COVID-19 cases throughout much of the state was responsible for Gov. Abbott’s July 2 Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face-covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces. This mandate was issued for counties with 20 or more positive COV ID-19 cases, with few exceptions.

Mask Mandate Still in Effect for Gaines County

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There have been 45 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Gaines County since March, two of which were reported on July 13. According to South Plains Public Health District Executive Director Zack Holbrooks, 16 are currently active, 29 have recovered, and there have been no deaths.

GC Residents Now Required to Wear Masks as Cases Continue to Rise

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With Gov. Abbott's recent disaster declaration addressing the most recent second wave of the coronavirus, resulting in more stringent rules, an increasing number of Texans have raised the issue of personal liberty, as well as the effectiveness of mask requirements that have accompanied the declaration.

7/9/2020 COVID-19 Update

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7-9-2020

COVID-19 Update Gaines County              
Gaines County total cases: 41
2 new cases confirmed
24 Active
17 Recovered
 

20 Active COVID-19 Cases in Gaines County

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7-7-2020

COVID-19 Update Gaines County              
Gaines County total cases: 36
6 new cases confirmed
20 Active
16 Recovered
 

Governor Abbott Establishes Statewide Face Covering Requirements, Issues Proclamation to Limit Gatherings

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AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions. The Governor also issued a proclamation giving mayors and county judges the ability to impose restrictions on some outdoor gatherings of over 10 people, and making it mandatory that, with certain exceptions, people cannot be in groups larger than ten and must maintain six feet of social distancing from others.

10 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed

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Six cases of COVID-19, associated with the Gaines County Jail in Seminole, were confirmed by the South Plains Public Health Department (SPPHD) on June 30. On July 1, an additional two cases at the jail were confirmed, as well as two instances believed to be community exposure and contact with a known case. The recent confirmations bring the total number of positive cases recorded in Gaines County to 26.