COVID-19 has killed 800 people in Webb County
March 8, 2021
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A COVID-19 particle is pictured in this image provided by the CDC. A study published in the Lanced medical journal examined the case of a man who became infected with two different variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in less than two months. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)CDC, HO / TNS
While the number of active cases and COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to improve, Webb County passed another grim milestone on Monday: 800 deaths caused by COVID-19 over the last year. These deaths represent roughly 0.3% of the county’s entire population and 1.9% of all recorded positive cases in the area.
Laredo closes COVID-19 vaccine wait list, reports 20 cases, two deaths
March 5, 2021
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A health care professional prepares someone for their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday at Sames Auto Arena.Danny Zaragoza / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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Nurse Assistant Claudia Beltran administers the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for Dental Hygienist Samantha Hawkins, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, at TAMIU during the COVID-19 Vaccine Drive Thru.Danny Zaragoza, Staff Photographer / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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Vaccinatelaredo.com, the City of Laredo s online portal for COVID-19 vaccine appointments, has temporarily closed registration for its waitlist Thursday evening.
In a press release on the closure of the wait list released on Friday afternoon, the city outlined a future partnership with Curative to register appointments and administer the COVID-19 vaccine. Curative is the company which currently operates the free COVID-19 testing k
Laredo teachers, elderly to get COVID-19 vaccine priority
Feb. 24, 2021
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Laredo College nursing staff and LVN students volunteer at a LC South Campus vaccine clinic. Laredo City Council voted on Tuesday for qualifying teachers and hard-to-reach elderly to be prioritized for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.Christian Alejandro Ocampo /
Laredo City Council on Monday voted to take on several initiatives in COVID-19 vaccinations, including prioritizing qualifying employees of schools, reaching out to the elderly and people without internet and considering the implementation of a waiting list.
And on Tuesday evening, the city announced that it had received 5,000 additional first doses of the vaccine from the state. The city will open its appointment system Wednesday at 1 p.m. only for those who are age 65 and older. The public can make an appointment online at vaccinatelaredo.com or by calling 3-1-1.