NEW: Dallas County Reports 947 New Positive 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases and 17 Deaths
Including 161 Probable Cases
Today, for the second day in a row, Dallas County reports under 1,000 new COVID cases but I caution because these numbers appear to still be low due to lower than expected numbers from the state’s electronic laboratory reporting system.
Today we also have the grim task of reporting 17 deaths ranging in age from a post-partum mother in her 30’s to persons in their 80’s. For the CDC week ending November 7, our average daily case count is above 1,000, up almost 300 cases more from the week before.
I am pleased with what I’m seeing on flash polls on the news and as I talk to people, that they are getting the message to strengthen their resolve and limit their contacts with people outside the home.
I know we can do this North Texas. We did it during the ‘Safer at Home’ order in March & April. We did it again in July as wearing masks became a part of our daily routine...
...and we can do it again now to keep our families, our communities, and our economy secure until the vaccine is readily available.
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NEW: Dallas County Reports 1,974 New Positive 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases and 15 Deaths
Including 328 Probable Cases
We received additional information after the initial press release was posted...
1) Over the past 30 days, there have been over 850 COVID-19 cases reported from 84 separate long-term care facilities (LTCF), including 304 staff members. This is the highest number of LTCFs with active outbreaks reported in Dallas County since the beginning of the pandemic.
NEW: Dallas County Reports 1,860 New Positive 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases and 2 Deaths
Including 56 Probable Cases
Today marks the second time this week that we’ve reported a record number of new #COVID19 cases with 1,860 being reported today, more than the 1,831 we reported just a few days ago. We are reporting two additional deaths as well, a woman in her 40’s and a woman in her 80’s.
As we enter the holiday season, now is not the time to attend gatherings with friends and family who are not members of your household. Instead, now is the time to make sacrifices for the greater good of our community.
NEW: Dallas County Reports 493 New Positive 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases and 1 Death
504 Total Cases Reported Today Including 11 Older Cases and 50 Probable Cases
Today we see another high number of new #COVID19 cases with the numbers today being 454 confirmed cases and 50 probable cases for a total of 504 additional cases.
The increase in hospitalizations & new #COVID19 positive cases, as well as other metrics like the R-naught factor being above 1 for several weeks, has led the Public Health Committee to recommend a return to ‘Red’ on our color-coded chart...
NEW: Dallas County Reports 629 New Positive 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases and 1 Death
638 Total Cases Reported Today Including 9 Older Cases and 32 Probable Cases
Today we see a large increase in the number of new #COVID19 positive cases. Remember that we are looking for weekly trends & not one day spikes; however, we saw the release of CDC week 40 in the @DCHHS summary report which was yet another increase in the number of positive cases.
Our hospitalizations and ED visits are continuing to go up in the region and here in Dallas County and we are seeing a CDC week 40 climb in the number of children ages 5-17 who are contracting #COVID19 as well.
NEW: Dallas County Reports 336 New Positive 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases
and 4 Deaths, Including One Probable Case
Among today’s 4 deaths includes a man in his 40’s who did not have underlying high-risk health conditions. We are seeing an uptick in cases and hospitalizations and the decisions that you make today will determine how we are doing ten days to two weeks from now.
Let’s all wear our mask, maintain six-foot distance, and use good hand washing. Make your Halloween plans with your family and abstain from traditional trick-or-treating, parties, or trunk-or-treating.