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Dallas County confirms 11th death, 61 new coronavirus cases as hospitalization rises

Dallas County confirmed 61 new coronavirus cases, including its 11th death.

A Dallas man in his 40s was found dead in his home. He had other high-risk, chronic health conditions.

Dallas County has 549 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Monday morning.

DFW area Coronavirus cases

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The county reports hospitalization of coronavirus cases has increased, with about 65% of the patients “either over 60 years of age or having had at least one known high-risk chronic health condition.”

Of the total hospitalized patients, 36% have required intensive care, the county said.

DFW Hospital Beds

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This story was originally published March 30, 2020 at 5:22 PM.

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