City, County Confirm New COVID-19 Related Death
Written by admin, Aug 31, 2020, 0 Comments
Courtesy Jose E. Baeza,
LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have confirmed one new death in Webb County related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their condolences to the families of those who have lost a loved one and want them to know that our counselors and our teams are available to support them.
The 244th death of a Webb County resident was a female in her mid-60s. She died on Sunday, August 30, 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 Monday, August 31, 2020, a total of 35,112 people have been tested, 10,845 have resulted positive (883 are active), 11 test results are pending, 9,856 persons have estimated recovered, 138 are currently hospitalized (61 of which are in the ICU), six patients are currently admitted at the alternate care site, and 244 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
