Dallas County reports ‘our most deadly day’ of pandemic, 225 new coronavirus cases
Dallas County reported a single-day record high 14 coronavirus-related deaths and 225 new cases on Tuesday.
The ages of the latest deaths include one man in his 40s, two men and a woman in their 50s, three men and two women in their 60s, a man and a woman in their 70s, a man in his 80s, and a man and a woman in their 90s.
The deaths included residents of Dallas (4), Mesquite (3), Irving (3), Grand Prairie (2) and one each in Duncanville and Garland.
Five were residents of long-term care facilities. The county has confirmed a total of 7,904 COVID-19 cases, including 191 deaths. The county is not reporting a daily count of recoveries.
“Today is our most deadly day thus far during the COVID-19 crisis as we report the passing of 14 of our residents,” Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said in a release and on social media. “All this illustrates the importance of you avoiding crowds whenever possible, maintaining a 6 foot distance at all times from people outside your household, wearing a cloth face covering at businesses and on public transportation, as well as practicing good hygiene.”
Jenkins urged residents to adhere to the social distancing recommendations from health officials as the state’s reopening process continues to widen.
“As the Governor opens more and more businesses, it’s important that each of focus not on what is legal, but also focus on what is safe and the recommendations of the public health committee which can be found at http://DallasCountyCOVID.org.”
COVID-19 cases over time
Coronavirus daily case counts over time by local counties in the Dallas - Fort Worth metroplex. Tap the arrow button to replay the animation. Data provided by Texas Health and Human Services and local counties.
