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COVID-19 cases rising in Texas, Ector County health director says trend is normal
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Luke Johnson , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 20, 2026
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Key points More details on the COVID-19 case trend can be found through the health department, which is monitoring the situation and providing updates as necessary. COVID-19 cases are increasing across the country, with Texas being one of the states experiencing high growth.
COVID-19 cases are increasing across the country, with Texas being one of the states experiencing high growth. The trend is also being seen in Ector County, according to CDC data. The health department director notes that this trend is normal, especially as fall and winter approach.
The increase in cases is attributed to the return of children to school after summer travel, where they gather in one place. Further information on the situation is available from the Ector County Health Department.
More details on the COVID-19 case trend can be found through the health department, which is monitoring the situation and providing updates as necessary.
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Category: News Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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