Dallas County reports 7 more coronavirus deaths, ties single-day record for new cases
Dallas County reported seven more coronavirus cases and tied its single-day high with 298 new cases on Tuesday.
The latest pandemic deaths include three Dallas residents and residents of Irving, Mesquite, Garland and Seagoville.
The deaths include a Mesquite woman in her 30s and a Dallas woman in her 40s, both of whom had underlying health conditions.
The other deaths include a Garland woman in her 50s with underlying health conditions and a Dallas woman in her 50s with no underlying health conditions. Two men in their 70s and a woman in her 80s all had underlying conditions, including two who were residents of long-term care facilities in Irving and Seagoville.
Dallas County has confirmed a total of 12,645 COVID-19 cases, including 271 deaths.
The county has reported 200 or more new cases for 13 consecutive days, including 298 on June 5. The county has averaged 280 new cases the past five days.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said in a press release and on social media that the increase in new cases could be, in part, because of increased testing throughout the county.
“Keep in mind that we have more testing capability this week and that will continue to ramp up,” Jenkins said. “The number of hospitalizations, ER visits for COVID-19 and ICU admissions for COVID-19 remains flat, which means we have yet to see that 14-day decline or really any decline that the doctors want to see before loosening restrictions.”
Dallas County still remains at level red warning for public safety because of the pandemic.
“All this means you should continue to avoid crowds, maintain six-foot distancing, wear a cloth face covering to protect yourself and those around you when on public transportation or at businesses, and use good hand hygiene,” Jenkins said.
Jenkins is urging residents who have taken part in social justice protests five or more days ago or who plan on attending a mass gathering to take advantage of free COVID-19 testing provided by Parkland Hospital at the American Airlines Center from 2-5 p.m. Wednesday.
“There will be a protest before the test site opens and this is a great opportunity to learn your status to protect yourself, your family, fellow protesters, and the community,” he said. “I urge everyone to take part. Your information is not shared with law enforcement, nor does a test count against the public charge rule.”
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 9, 2020 at 3:37 PM.
