Dallas County reports more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases for 3rd day in a row
Dallas County reported 1,062 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the county’s total to 25,840.
The county did not report any additional deaths due to COVID-19; 395 people have died from the virus in the county, according to the health department.
Sunday was the third day in a row the county reported more than 1,000 new cases of the virus, and County Judge Clay Jenkins warned on Twitter that the county is “experiencing rampant community spread.”
He also urged people to forgo going to restaurants or anyplace where mask-wearing isn’t possible the entire time, and to avoid places where there are many communal surfaces, such as bowling alleys and movie theaters. He said people should not participate in group activities and continue to social distance.
“Please move from selfishness to sacrifice for the benefit of your neighbors and community health and wear a mask within six feet of people outside your home,” he said in a statement Sunday.
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 July 5, 2020 at 5:08 PM.
