Dallas County reports 10 more COVID-19 deaths, 422 new cases on Friday
Dallas County reported 422 new coronavirus cases and 10 deaths on Friday.
The 10 latest COVID-19 deaths included seven residents in Dallas, and one each in Balch Springs, Farmers Branch and Richardson. Four of the deceased were residents of long-term care facilities.
The ages of the deceased include three men in their 60s, four women and one man in their 70s, and a man and woman in their 80s. All 10 had underlying health conditions, according to officials.
Almost 30% of all confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the county have been associated with residents of long-term care facilities.
Dallas County has confirmed 53,291 COVID-19 cases, including 746 deaths.
“Unfortunately, today we had 10 confirmed deaths which is a somber reminder of the seriousness of #COVID19 and the need for us to continue to wear masks, maintain six foot distance, and use frequent hand washing,” Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said in a release and on social media.
“If we continue to stay on the course that we’re on with masking and good decision making, I believe we can continue to see a decline that will get less people sick, keep more businesses open and get our kids back to school and activities sooner rather than later.”
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.
