BREAKING: Texas is reporting its 2nd deadliest day since the pandemic began. New state data shows 57 people have died from COVID-19 since yesterday.
Also a record breaking 8,076 new infections in Texas since yesterday, beating record set yesterday by over 1,000.
Also a record breaking 8,076 new infections in Texas since yesterday, beating record set yesterday by over 1,000.
Texas also set a record for lab-confirmed hospitalizations with 6,906 - up 371 from yesterday's record high.
State is still reporting almost 13,000 available beds and 1,322 available ICU beds statewide. More than 5,600 ventilators remain available.
State is still reporting almost 13,000 available beds and 1,322 available ICU beds statewide. More than 5,600 ventilators remain available.
The new Texas COVID-19 data:
1,921,948 people tested (that is up 52,666 from yesterday)
168,062 positive cases (up 8,076 from yesterday)
2,481 deaths (up 57 from yesterday)
6,904 hospitalizations (up 371 from yesterday)
1,921,948 people tested (that is up 52,666 from yesterday)
168,062 positive cases (up 8,076 from yesterday)
2,481 deaths (up 57 from yesterday)
6,904 hospitalizations (up 371 from yesterday)
The 7 day averages:
6,020 positive cases per day
33 deaths per day
5,744 hospitalizations per day
Previous 7 days
4,227 cases per day
27 deaths per day
3,563
6,020 positive cases per day
33 deaths per day
5,744 hospitalizations per day
Previous 7 days
4,227 cases per day
27 deaths per day
3,563
Tragic data out of Hidalgo County on the Rio Grande River. They reported 14 more deaths in one day. Only Dallas County (20) reported more. Hidalgo's deaths have jumped from 10 on Memorial Day to 46 now. It's 1 of 8 counties Gov. Abbott suspended elective surgeries in to free beds
