Dallas County reports more than 200 new coronavirus cases for 7th consecutive day
Dallas County reported 239 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, the seventh consecutive day with more than 200 cases.
Four additional COVID-19 deaths were also reported, including a Lancaster man in his 40s, a Dallas man and woman in their 50s and a Dallas woman over 100. The Dallas woman in her 50s was the only one who did not have underlying health conditions.
The county has seen a total of 10,958 cases during the pandemic, including 249 deaths.
“Today’s numbers add to a week that appears to be a significant increase from last week for both cases reported and deaths,” Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said in a release and on social media. “We have not seen any decline yet, much less a 14-day decline in those numbers.”
Specifically, according to Jenkins, the county has not seen a decrease in the indicators most valued by health officials, which includes ICU admissions, ER visits and deaths.
“It’s becoming increasingly apparent to scientists that the wearing of masks when out in public is having a positive impact on the coronavirus and should be encouraged in anyone who is able to wear a mask and is over 2 years of age,” Jenkins said. “It is not recommended that children under 2 years of age wear a mask or people who have severe breathing difficulties. “
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 June 3, 2020 at 6:22 PM.
