City, County Confirm New COVID-19 Related Deaths
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Oct 12, 2020, 0 Comments
Courtesy Noraida Negron,
LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have two new confirmed deaths in Webb County related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their most sincere condolences to the families of those who have lost a loved one through this pandemic and want them to know that our counselors and our teams are available to support them.
The 330th death of a Webb County resident was a female in her mid-50s. She died on Monday, October 12, 2020.
The 331st death of a Webb County resident was a male in his mid-40s. He died on Monday, October 12, 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, October 12, 2020, a total of 62,173 people have been tested, 14,464 have resulted positive (575 are active), 13,558 persons have estimated recovered, 60 are currently hospitalized (32 of which are in the ICU), hospitalization rate 18.8%, and 331 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
