Dallas County reports 8 COVID deaths, including man in 30s with no underlying issues
Dallas County reported eight coronavirus deaths and 197 new cases on Wednesday.
Five Dallas residents and three Mesquite residents have died of COVID-19, including a Dallas man in his 30s who was found dead at home. He did not have underlying health conditions, officials said.
The other Dallas deaths include a man his 40s, a man his 50s and two women in their 70s. One of the women was a resident of a long-term care facility and did not have underlying health conditions.
Two women and a man in their 80s died in Mesquite. All three were residents of a long-term care facility and had underlying health conditions.
“Today’s numbers are a somber reminder of the need to continue with the ‘Stay Home Stay Safe’ safety measures that have proven effective in slowing the spread of COVID-19 in our community,” Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said in a release and on social media.
Dallas County has confirmed 9,385 COVID-19 cases, including 221 deaths. The county is not reporting recoveries.
Of the 221 coronavirus deaths, more than a third have been residents of long-term care facilities.
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.
This story was originally published May 27, 2020 at 3:48 PM.
