City, County Confirm 2 New COVID-19 Related Deaths
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Aug 25, 2020, 0 Comments
Courtesy Jose E Baeza,
LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have confirmed two more deaths in Webb County related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their most sincere condolences to the families and want them to know that our counselors and our teams are available to support them.
The 228th death of a Webb County resident was a male in his late 60s. He died on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
The 229th death of a Webb County resident was a female in her late 60s. She died on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.
Stay home if you are sick and call your doctor. Do not go to the doctor’s office, call your doctor first. If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1.
As of 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, a total of 31,768 people have been tested, 10,345 have resulted positive (1,057 are active), 106 test results are pending, 9,215 persons have estimated recovered, 156 are currently hospitalized (61 of which are in the ICU), five patients are currently admitted at the alternate care site, and 229 have died.
In order to safeguard legally-protected information, the City of Laredo is not publically releasing personal or identifiable information regarding any cases as it relates to COVID-19 testing, results or monitoring.
Please continue to do your part in preventing the spread of all diseases. Follow the guidelines below:
· Follow CDC and WHO guidelines and practice physical distancing
· Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Hand sanitizer can be used when soap and water are not readily available
· Wear a mask or face covering
· Avoid touching your face
· Avoid close contact with people who are sick
· Stay home when you’re sick
· Cover all coughs and sneezes
· Clean frequently-touched surfaces
