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Permian Basin Mortality Rates Are Lower Than National Average
COVID-19 deaths in Midland and Odessa are lower than the national average.
According to NewsWest 9, even though cases have been increasing in Midland/Odessa, the national average of deaths is more.
Nationally the mortality rate is 3%. In Midland it is currently 2%, and Odessa is at 1.6%
But this low rate is not a reason to ease up on mask wearing and Social distancing practices.
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