Dallas County reports more than 1,000 new COVID cases for 7th straight day, 10 deaths
Dallas County reported 1,201 new COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths on Thursday, marking the seventh day in a row when the county has reported more than 1,000 new cases.
The county now has had a total of 30,361 cases and 436 deaths, according to the Dallas County press release. Half of new cases reported since June 1 are being diagnosed in young adults between 18 to 39 years old. Many of these cases have been connected to large gatherings, which includes house parties.
The new deaths were of a man in his 90s, two men in their 70s, two women in their 70s, two men in their 60, two women in their 60s and a man in his 40s, according to the release. All had underlying health conditions.
Of the 436 total deaths, about a third are associated with long-term care facilities.
The county continues to see record-high numbers in coronavirus hospitalizations, the release says. As of Thursday, there are 831 COVID-19 patients in county hospitals and the number of emergency room visits for COVID-19 like symptoms increased to 824 in the last 24 hours. This represents over 36% of all emergency visits.
County Judge Clay Jenkins described the county’s coronavirus situation as “rampant community spread.”
Estimated active cases over time
Coronavirus daily active case estimates by local counties in the Dallas - Fort Worth metroplex, beginning April 8, 2020. Data provided by Texas Health and Human Services.
This story was originally published July 9, 2020 at 2:57 PM.
