Texas coronavirus cases surging as more than 7,000 are reported in past two days
Texas coronavirus cases are surging and the past two days have seen the largest two-day increase in new cases since the pandemic began in March.
The increase in new cases is, in part, due to previously known cases in the Texas prison system which had not been added to the statewide totals. That includes more than 1,500 confirmed COVID-19 cases among inmates.
The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting 4,098 cases on Tuesday and 3,129 on Wednesday. The previous high for new cases was 2,504 on June 10.
Dallas County reported a single-day record 413 coronavirus cases and nine deaths on Wednesday. Tarrant County reported 180 new cases and one death. Denton County reported a single-day high 82 new cases.
Coronavirus deaths are also on the rise in Texas. Health officials reported 33 more on Wednesday and 46 on Tuesday. The two-day total of 79 is the largest two-day total since 89 deaths were reported on May 15-16.
COVID-19 Hospitalizations over Time
Coronavirus daily hospitalization counts in Texas and the larger Trauma Service Areas, beginning April 8, 2020. Data provided by Texas Health and Human Services.
This story was originally published June 17, 2020 at 5:55 PM.
