COVID-19 surging locally, clinic says

The COVID-19 virus is surging in Donley County this week, according to the Clarendon Family Medical Center.

The clinic reported 22 active cases Tuesday morning, up from 15 last week, as the number of confirmed infections continues to rise.

CFMD spokesperson Marsha Bruce said the clinic had 15 positive tests last week compared to just four positives the week before. On Monday alone this week, the clinic confirmed five new cases.

The total number of tests conducted by the clinic now stands at 1,158 with 813 negatives and 345 positives. With the known number of positive tests conducted on local resident at facilities outside the county, that total number of positive cases is now at 388 since the pandemic began. It’s important to remember that reporting of confirmed cases tested outside the county lags significantly, so number of confirmed and active cases is likely higher.

Bruce again said the clinic still doesn’t know when its next allotment of COVID-19 vaccine will arrive. Those interested in being vaccinated should call the clinic to get on the waiting list.