Dallas County reports another single-day coronavirus high; 2nd day with over 200 cases
Dallas County reported more than 200 new coronavirus cases on Monday for the second consecutive day.
The county reported a single-day high 237 cases and three more COVID-19-related deaths.
There have been 4,370 confirmed pandemic cases and 114 deaths. The county reported 234 new cases on Sunday.
The latest deaths include an Irving man in his 60s and two Dallas men in their 80s. All three had been critically ill at hospitals.
“Today’s numbers continue an upward trend of positive cases,” Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said in a release. “Dallas County will supplement its #SaferAtHome order today to make the Governor’s recommendations for reopened services requirements in Dallas County. The local public health community is advising to limit unnecessary visits to stores or group settings and to wear your face covering when you go.”
This story was originally published May 4, 2020 at 2:44 PM.
