Coronavirus

Dallas County surpasses 75,000 COVID-19 cases, reports 3 more deaths on Sunday

Dallas County reported 156 coronavirus cases and three deaths on Sunday.

Of Sunday’s cases, 28 were unreported from Texas’ Department of State Health Services data system, including 11 from September, two from August, nine from July, four from May, and two from April.

The latest COVID-19 deaths include a Dallas man in his 50s who was a resident of a long-term care facility, a Dallas woman in her 50s, and a Garland man in his 90s who was a resident of a long-term care facility. All three had underlying health conditions, according to officials.

Dallas County has confirmed 75,052 COVID-19 cases, including 973 deaths. The county does not report recoveries.

Texas positivity rate

Here is the seven-day daily average of percent positive new COVID-19 test in Texas, along with the seven-day daily average of new COVID-19 tests. The chart starts on May 16th. Data provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Esri, and is updated daily.

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Steve Wilson swilson@star-telegram.com
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