Dallas County reports another record day of coronavirus cases, hospitalizations spiking
Dallas County reported a new single-day high of new coronavirus cases Thursday for the third consecutive day.
The county reported 312 cases and three COVID-19 deaths. The latest deaths were Dallas residents, including a woman in her 50s, a man in his 60s who was a resident of a long-term care facility, and a man in his 70s. All three had been seriously ill in area hospitals and had underlying conditions, according to health officials.
Dallas County has confirmed 13,257 COVID-19 cases, including 277 deaths, since the pandemic began.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said in a release that the increase in new cases is due, in part, from a greater testing capacity.
An increase in hospitalizations, however, has health officials concerned, he said.
The 19-county area making up North Texas, Jenkins said, has the highest number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients of the pandemic, with 724. Dallas County has a pandemic-high 373 hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
“These are the numbers we’re looking at to most accurately predict a second surge, and doctors are looking at these numbers closely,” Jenkins said. “It’s more important than ever that you avoid large crowds, maintain 6-foot distancing, wear a cloth face covering when on public transportation, around people in businesses, or at other gatherings, and use good hygiene.”
It’s the sixth time in the past week the county has reported a new single-day record. The county has reported 200 or more coronavirus cases every day for the past 15 days.
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 11, 2020 at 4:36 PM.
