Lubbock Continues To Vaccinate Citizens

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The coronavirus pandemic is still going on but it appears as though in many places across the United States the days of high cases and high hospitalizations are beginning to track down. In Lubbock, new coronavirus cases that are announced are lower than numbers being announced late this Fall. With Texas Tech students returning, all eyes will be on the case count going forward.

While the drop in cases is good, it's not the only good news. According to the City of Lubbock Health Department, over 15,000 citizens in Lubbock have received at least their first vaccine.

The following is a breakdown of clinic results since vaccines became available to the Public Health Department:

• December 2020 - 2,170 vaccinations administered to those in Phases 1A and 1B
• January 4, 2021 - 1,288 vaccinations administered to those in Phases 1A and 1B
• January 7, 2021 - 1,528 vaccinations administered to those in Phases 1A and 1B
• January 12, 2021 - 1,357 vaccinations administered to those in Phases 1A and 1B
• January 13, 2021 - 1,510 vaccinations administered to those in Phases 1A and 1B
• January 14, 2021 - 2,214 vaccinations administered to those in Phases 1A and 1B
• January 19, 2021 - 1,475 vaccinations administered to those in Phases 1A and 1B
• January 20, 2021 - 1,450 vaccinations administered to those in Phases 1A and 1B
• January 21, 2021 - 2,041 vaccinations administered to those in Phases 1A and 1B

Through the Lubbock Public Health Department, 15,033 individuals have received their first COVID-19 vaccinations. Additional clinics will be held next week.

If you are wanting the vaccine and fall into either sections 1A or 1B, be sure to sign up. It's an easy process and the vaccine is free.