Dallas County Sees Deadliest Week To COVID-19 Since Start Of Pandemic
Dallas County ended its deadliest week since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic with 1,920 new cases and 21 more deaths.
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Dallas County ended its deadliest week since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic with 1,920 new cases and 21 more deaths.
Charges have been filed against a Dallas County man who allegedly participated in the Capitol attack and posted online death threats against Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a U.S. Capitol Police officer.
The city of Dallas announced Friday the state had agreed to send it 5,000 doses to begin operating its own vaccination hub at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
With the wait list in Dallas County as high as 300,000 people, the county is using various software programs to determine the most vulnerable.
A total of 1,975 Dallas County residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19 illness after 31 more deaths were reported Friday.
There is a cumulative total of 213,600 confirmed cases in Dallas County, along with 28,061 probably cases as of Thursday.
Hospitalizations from the novel coronavirus continue to surge across Texas. On Wednesday, state health officials reported 450 new COVID-19 deaths as fatalities rapidly mount.
After Dallas County officials voted to prioritize vulnerable zip codes in receiving the vaccine, Texas health officials have sent a warning that the decision is not in compliance with state guidelines.
Dallas County on Wednesday reported 3,469 new COVID-19 cases, along with 30 more deaths.
As COVID-19 vaccine distribution ramps up across North Texas, some people who fall under the 1A phase are ready for their second dose.
There is a cumulative total of 208,991 confirmed cases (PCR test) in Dallas County since the pandemic began.
Dallas County on Sunday reported 1,377 new COVID-19 cases, along with 13 more deaths.
"He is definitely not the only person in our county that has this," said DCHHS Director Dr. Philip Huang. "We are thinking it's probably here, and this is just our first official confirmation of that."
Dallas County on Saturday reported 2,809 new COVID-19 cases, along with five more deaths.
The Dallas County Health and Human Services department said a Dallas man in his 20s got COVID-19 that was caused by the variant known as SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7.
The opportunity to get a vaccine without at appointment at the county's mega vaccination location drew thousands over the past two days.
Dallas County on Friday reported 2,817 cases of COVID-19, along with 24 more deaths.
"We continue to remain very concerned about the impact COVID is having on our hospital systems and healthcare heroes," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 2,994 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County on Wednesday, along with 21 more deaths.
"We had a lot of people in North Dallas who were not contacted by us but had been had it forwarded to them and had found a way to get an appointment," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 3,549 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County on Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 1,867 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County on Monday Jan. 11.
Dallas County on Sunday reported 2,246 new cases of COVID-19, along with seven more deaths.
Dallas County on Saturday reported a daily record-high of 3,194 new cases of COVID-19, along with 10 more deaths.
"These numbers and deaths are a somber reminder that COVID is at all-time highs and can cause serious illness, and potentially fatal illness, for people of all ages," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
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Police said the man advanced toward officers after they tried to de-escalate the situation.
Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending U.S. Open champion, was dethroned Saturday, losing to Elena Rybakina in three sets.
For Sunday, expect yet another sunny, hot and breezy day.
Indonesian rescuers launched a search operation after authorities lost contact with a passenger ship carrying more than 240 people in the Java Sea.
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Police said the man advanced toward officers after they tried to de-escalate the situation.
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Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
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A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending U.S. Open champion, was dethroned Saturday, losing to Elena Rybakina in three sets.
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
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Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
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