As the COVID vaccine makes its way to Lubbock each week, hospitals have started to see a slow decrease in the average number of COVID hospital patients.
The state of Texas has reimbursed the City of Lubbock for some expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Lubbock Health Departments expects more vaccination clinics next week.
As 2020 draws to an end, the COVID-19 pandemic rages on. But with vaccines in hand, the Lubbock Health Department looks to give hope to health care workers.
Congress is nearing an agreement on the details of a new economic stimulus package that should include direct payments of $600 per person, but don't expect them until 2021.