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COVID-19 Updates

DEATHS DUE TO COVID TOTAL 17

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On Friday, December 11, the South Plains Public Health District confirmed the 17th death in Gaines County due to COVID-19. As of press time on Tuesday, December 15, Gaines County has had 1,106 positive cases; 168 are currently active and 921 have recovered.

Rotary Club delivers dictionaries despite COVID

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On Tuesday, December 18, the Seminole Rotary Club delivered approximately 260 dictionaries to third-grade students at Seminole Primary and two private Seminole schools.

SPPHD Reports Another COVID Death in Gaines County

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The South Plains Public Health Department confirmed on Thursday that COVID-19 had claimed another life in Gaines County. The county's total number of deaths reported since March, and attributed to the pandemic is 16.

State Capitol Highlights

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Texas is ready to distribute 1.4 million doses as soon as the COVID-19 vaccine receives federal government approval.

Two Additional Deaths in Gaines County

On Monday, Nov. 30, the South Plains Public Health District confirmed two new COVID-19 related deaths in Gaines County. As of press time on Tuesday, the total number of cases in Gaines County since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic is 964.

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.

COVID Numbers Continue to Rise

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On Nov. 1, total COVID-19 positive cases in Gaines County hovered at 597 and, according to reports from the South Plains Public Health Department, there had been nine deaths related to the coronavirus; by the end of the month, the total was 13. An additional 339 Gaines County residents were confirmed positive for COVID-19 in November.

Governor Abbott, DSHS Announce COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) today announced the guiding principles for Texas' COVID-19 vaccine allocation process, which will serve as a foundation for the state's initial distribution for COVID-19 vaccines expected as early as next month. These principles have been established by the Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel (EVAP), created by DSHS to make recommendations on vaccine allocation decisions, including identifying groups that should be vaccinated first to provide the most protection to vulnerable populations and critical state resources.

Hospital Fighting a Rise in COVID-19 Cases

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Reporting on the COVID-19 status at Seminole Memorial Hospital during the board's monthly meeting on Nov. 23, CEO Larry Gray said it had been a hectic week at the hospital. "We also expect it to be busy after Thanksgiving; who knows what's going to come out of the woodwork. We'll have to see what happens next week."

Masks Required in County Buildings

With the rapid rise in the number of COVID cases in Gaines County, Judge Tom Keyes and the county commissioners voted unanimously in their meeting on Tuesday to mandate wearing masks in all county buildings.