Dallas County reports 251 new cases, no coronavirus deaths on Mother’s Day
Dallas County reported 251 additional cases of coronavirus Sunday, but no additional deaths.
The total cases in Dallas County now total 5,870 with 143 total deaths from COVID-19.
“I wish everyone a happy Mother’s Day,” Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said on Twitter. “This Mother’s Day is different but need not be less meaningful.”
He encouraged people to continue to social distance, avoid unnecessary crowds, use cloth coverings when going out in public and maintain good hygiene.
This is the eighth consecutive day the county has reported more than 200 new cases. On Saturday, Dallas County closed out its worst week of the coronavirus pandemic with 250 new cases and eight more deaths.
This story was originally published May 10, 2020 at 5:32 PM.
