by: News Release & Posted By Staff | newsweb@everythinglubbock.com

(Nexstar Media Group/EverythingLubbock.com Staff)

LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) The following is a news release from the City of Lubbock:

As of 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2020, the City of Lubbock confirmed 144 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and 8 recoveries. The total number of cases in Lubbock County is 3,668: 1,950 active, 1,650 listed as recovered and 60 deaths.

Walgreens, at602 Avenue Q, will operate a COVID-19 drive-thru testing sitestarting on Friday, July 17.The drive-thru will be openfrom 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., seven days a week. Visitors need to take a COVID-19 assessment test before they will be given an appointment time to be tested. The assessment can be found atwww.walgreens.com/COVID19testing.

In a recent proclamation, Governor Greg Abbott limited outdoor gatherings to 10 people, unless approved by a mayor or county judge. If citizens, or organizations, would like to have their event considered for approval they can download a form atwww.mylubbock.us/lubbocksafe. They can then send the form toLubbockSafe@mylubbock.us. Those seeking approval are asked to submit their request at least 10 days before the event.

(News release from the City of Lubbock)

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