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Health District Reports 2nd Seminole COVID-19 Case

Even as the first confirmed case of the Wuhan novel coronavirus in Seminole has recovered from the disease, the South Plains Health District has confirmed its second case in Seminole. According to a press release from Porter’s Supermarket (formerly Thriftway), the patient is a store employee that fell ill on April 5 and returned home.

Seminole Porter's Team Member Tests Positive for Covid-19

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Dear Porter’s Customers,

South Plains Public Health District Confirms 2nd Case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Gaines County

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April 11, 2020

South Plains Public Health District Confirms 2nd Case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Gaines County

COVID-19 Testing Remains Steady in Gaines County

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According to Seminole Memorial Hospital CEO Larry Gray, Gaines County’s fifth test of potential COVID-19 infection is one of four that have come back negative, with the county’s only known infection remaining at one. There are currently no results outstanding of the four that have been administered, even as surrounding counties have reflected a slight increase.

Commissioners revisit disaster declaration, action plan

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The Gaines County Commissioners Court’s recent decision to hold weekly meetings, rather than twice monthly, was based primarily on a desire to stay as up-to-date as possible on the advance of the COVID-19 virus relative to the County’s efforts to mitigate the crisis. On April 1st, the issue consumed the bulk of the meeting as Commissioners renewed the terms of the recently enacted declaration.

First COVID-19 death in Dawson County

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In addition to the death of an 85-year-old male resident in Dawson County due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the South Plains Public Health District confirmed its 6th known case of the virus in Dawson County on Monday. According to the South Plains Public Health District, this 6th case is associated with a known

Paycheck Protection Program to aid small businesses

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At a time when many small business owners were beginning to fear the long-term effects of a powerful pandemic, the House passed the $2 trillion federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES). The largest stimulus package ever includes nearly $350 billion for a small business loan program called the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

Social Security benefits will be paid on time and other updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic

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Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, reminds the public that Social Security and Supplemental They Security had Income more size (SSI) e benefit expected. payments They were will continue to be paid on time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency also reminds everyone to be aware of scammers who try to take advantage of the pandemic to trick people into providing personal information or payment via retail gift cards, wire transfers, internet currency, or by mailing cash, to maintain Social Security benefit payments or receive economic impact payments from The switch the Department to zone of and the cranking Treasury.

Emergency Declaration Enforces Social Distancing

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In addition to adopting Emergency Declaration 571 at the last Seminole City Council meeting, Resolution #689 enforcing a limit on the number of people congregating in groups in public and allowing law enforcement to issue fines to those not adhering to the temporary passed ordinance unanimously.

Seminole COVID-09 Threat Remains Steady -- So Far

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While having been warned of a strong upturn in the national consequences of the COVID-19 epidemic over the next two to three weeks, Seminole residents have at least some reason to be cautiously optimistic about the possibility of avoiding any such wave of the infection in Gaines County.