FIve New COVID-19 Related Deaths Reported by Officials

On May 29th, The City of El Paso Department of Public Health has reported 54 new COVID-19 confirmed cases, which brings the total confirmed cases in El Paso, Texas to 2,623.

Sadly, five new COVID-19 related deaths have been reported in El Paso, Texas. The total is now at 77.

The five patients who died, had underlying health conditions:

• a female in her 60s
• a male in his 70s
• 2 (two) males in their 80s
• a male in his 90s

Dr. Hector Ocaranza, City/County Health Authority was "at a loss for words" while sharing the news. He stresses in the City of El Paso's press release for our community to not put others at risk. Even though 1,385 people have recovered from COVID-19, there are 1,008 active cases within the county.

El Pasoans are strongly urged to follow safety precautions as the city begins to reopen, along with the rest of the state of Texas. Have some common sense when going out and about El Paso. Even though there has been a drop in cases, that might just mean results have not come in yet. We must continue to practice social distancing as we work to create our new normal in our community.

PLEASE, PLEASE stay home if you do not need to be out.

If you need any questions answered, please call the 21-COVID hotline which is operational from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For referral, services contact 2-1-1 and select option six (6). For more information, visit www.epstrong.org.