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COVID sites vary in number of local deaths

While active COVID 19 cases fluctuate in Gaines County, a discrepancy exists in the number of deaths recorded by the South Plains Public Health Department and the Texas Department of State Health Services.

COVID sites vary in number of local deaths

While active COVID 19 cases fluctuate in Gaines County, a discrepancy exists in the number of deaths recorded by the South Plains Public Health Department and the Texas Department of State Health Services.

COVID Concerns to Affect Stock Show

While many stock shows around Texas are either rescheduling or canceling their events altogether, Gaines County AgriLife Extension Agent Terry Millican appeared before a commissioners court meeting last month detailing steps his organization is taking to assure the safety of the public during the annual Gaines County Livestock Show at the Civic Building in Seminole. The local event is set to begin tomorrow at 6 p.m. with the

Gaines County’s active COVID cases decreasing

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While news agencies across the country report a second strain of the COVID-19 virus in four states, Gaines County appears to be making progress, with only 55 positive coronavirus cases still active. Totals in the county since March are at 1,245 with 1,171 recoveries and 19 deaths, according to the Jan. 4 numbers from the South Plains Public Health District.

SPPHD Reports Two Additional COVID Deaths

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According to the South Plains Public Health District, two additional COVID-related deaths have been confirmed in Gaines County bringing the total to 19 fatalities since mid-March. The Texas Department of Health and Human Service COVID-19 dashboard, however, reports a total of 26 deaths in Gaines County due to the coronavirus.

Community Set to Receive COVID Vaccine Through CVS

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Seminole Memorial hospital CEO Larry Gray said they completed vaccinating the Seminole Hospital District staff on Thursday, Dec. 31. The COVID-19 vaccines' distribution came directly from the state to hospitals, medical centers, and provider offices.

Seminole Hospital District Begins COVID Vaccine Immunizations

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Seminole Hospital District (District) began its COVID immunization program for all staff on Monday, Dec. 28. The program continues through Thursday. This is the first of two immunizations that each staff member will receive. The District received the Moderna vaccine and the second shot will be administered 24-28 days after receiving the first.

New COVID package helps farmers previously left out of aid

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Congress agreed on a $900 billion COVID stimulus package, which will include up to $13 billion in funding that directly benefits agriculture. Nearly $1 billion will support a dairy donation program and supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage payments for small and mediumsized producers. More help will be made available to specialty and nonspecialty crop growers, and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will be expanded, which will allow small farmers to continue operating and paying their employees.

Active COVID Cases Locally Continue to Decrease

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While many Texas counties are experiencing an upswing in COVID-19 cases, Gaines County has had 1,144 confirmed cases since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, and active numbers are now down to 71.

COVID Concerns Discussed at Commissioners Court

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Highlights of the Nov. 24 Gaines County Commissioners Court meeting included the decision to require masks in all county buildings, a discussion of whether to limit the county golf course to locals only and a change of hours for both the Seminole and Seagraves branches of the library.