Texas reports a record high 10,745 new coronavirus cases
Texas reported a record 10,745 new COVID-19 cases and 10,569 hospitalizations on Tuesday.
The state also reported 87 deaths. The state’s previous single-day high of new cases was 10,351, on July 11.
COVID-19 patients occupy about 19% of all beds. About a month ago, there were 2,153 hospitalizations.
Texas has reported more than 275,000 cases and 3,300 deaths. As of Monday, the state’s positive rate was 16.89%.
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 July 14, 2020 at 6:51 PM.
Brian Lopez
Fort Worth Star-Telegram