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Local COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise
According to Midland Health, there are currently 38 people in Midland Memorial Hospital with the virus. That is an 850% increase from July 4th. Author: Francisco Soto Updated: 11:17 PM CDT July 29, 2021
MIDLAND, Texas Local hospitals are seeing a spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
According to Midland Health, there are currently 38 people in Midland Memorial Hospital with the virus. That is an increase of 850% compared to the four patients that were in the hospital for COVID-19 on July 4th.
Additionally, Medical Center Hospital has 24 people hospitalized with COVID-19 and Odessa Regional Medical Center has 3 patients with the virus.
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Positivity rate hits highest percentage since January
July 26, 2021
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Midland Health reported Monday a positivity rate of 17.5 percent last week. It was the second straight week the positivity rate was over 10 percent and the highest rate since the same percentage was reported during the week of Jan. 23. Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer
The COVID-19 positivity rate at Midland Health testing centers is the highest since January.
Midland Health reported Monday a positivity rate of 17.5 percent last week. It was the second straight week the positivity rate was over 10 percent and the highest rate since the same percentage was reported during the week of Jan. 23.
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