Dallas County reports at least 200 new coronavirus cases for second consecutive day
Dallas County reported 200 more coronavirus cases and one death on Friday.
It’s the second consecutive day the county has confirmed at least 200 new COVID-19 cases after five days of fewer than 200 cases.
The latest death is a Garland man in his 40s who had underlying high risk conditions, according to health officials.
Dallas County has confirmed 9,787 COVID-19 cases, including 223 deaths.
The county is reporting a “sustained daily census of between 300 and 350 COVID-19 patients in Dallas County hospitals over the past two weeks,” according to Friday’s release.
About 23% of the emergency room visits in the county for a 24-hour period ending Thursday had COVID-19 symptoms. That represents 455 patients, according to health officials.
The ER visits by patients with COVID-19 symptoms is one of three variables the CDC uses in its “Opening America” guidelines, along with ICU admissions and hospitalizations. It’s also how Dallas County health experts are determining the color-coded advisory chart, which has been on its maximum red level since being debuted.
“As you can see from the charts, there has not been a decline in any of these variables,” Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said in a release and on social media. “Doctors currently advise to avoid crowds, maintain 6-foot distancing, and wear a cloth face covering as a way not only to protect yourself but as a quintessential act of kindness and respect for your fellow residents who you encounter while in businesses or on public transportation. It’s up to all of us to work together and make smart decisions to flatten the curve.”
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 29, 2020 at 2:33 PM.
