Tag Archives: covid
COVID deaths continue to rise in the Midland-Odessa area as hospitalizations decline
Even as the latest COVID-19 surge in the Permian Basin’s largest cities slows, deaths continue to rise. This has health officials continuing to urge locals to get vaccinated, especially as the region’s vaccination rates lag behind the state’s and nation’s.
In Presidio, The Pandemic Lays Bare Widening Inequalities For Border Residents
In the Big Bend region, officials in Presidio are encouraging residents to shelter in place and limit traveling. The notice comes after local cases surged to record highs last month, making Presidio County one of the nation’s top coronavirus hot … Continue reading
West Texas Coronavirus Tracker: Data & Information
Since the pandemic reached West Texas earlier this spring, the total number of coronavirus cases has climbed into the thousands. Recently, the area’s more rural pockets have been plagued by infrequent testing and shrinking resources. Meanwhile, in the Permian Basin, … Continue reading