Dallas County hits 10,000 coronavirus cases, adds 5 deaths, including healthy man in 20s
Dallas County reported 219 new coronavirus cases and five deaths, including a man in his 20s with no underlying health issues on Saturday.
It’s the third consecutive day the county has reported at least 200 new COVID-19 cases and most since May 19. Before Thursday, the county reported five consecutive days of fewer than 200 cases.
Dallas County has confirmed 10,006 COVID-19 cases, including 228 deaths.
Of the five latest deaths, one was a resident of Garland and four were residents of Dallas, including the man in his 20s who had been critically ill in an area hospital. The other Dallas deaths included a man in his 50s who had underlying health issues, a man in his 60s who did not have underlying health issues, and a man in his 70s with underlying health issues who was a resident of a long-term care facility. The Garland man was in his 60s and had underlying health issues.
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 30, 2020 at 4:12 PM.
