Dallas County reports two more coronavirus deaths, 263 new cases Sunday
Two more people have died from coronavirus in Dallas County, officials reported Sunday.
An Irving man in his 20s, who had no high-risk underlying health conditions, died after being hospitalized and a Dallas woman in her 90s died in a long-term care facility.
The county also reported 263 new cases of the virus, bringing the total to 12,093 confirmed cases and 264 deaths.
Of people hospitalized with COVID-19, 80% reported they had jobs in critical infrastructure, according to a news release. People older than 65 make up more than two-thirds of the hospitalizations, and long-term care residents make up more than one-third of deaths.
The county has labeled today’s risk level as “stay home, stay safe.” Other risk levels are “extreme caution,” “proceed carefully” and “new normal until vaccine.”
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 7, 2020 at 3:53 PM.