Texas Nears 1 Million Coronavirus Cases As U.S. Reports 5th Worst Day Since Start Of Pandemic
The state of Texas and the United States are both approaching grim coronavirus milestones.
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The state of Texas and the United States are both approaching grim coronavirus milestones.
"Today we've reached the grim milestone of 100,000 Dallas County residents who have been sickened with COVID-19," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 719 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County on Tuesday, November 3.
The county explained a large network of outpatient clinics has just begun comprehensive electronic reporting of their antigen testing results to DCHHS.
Though it isn't the biggest in the union, Texas has surpassed every U.S. state -- including California -- and recorded the highest number of positive coronavirus tests so far.
The additional death reported Sunday is a woman in her 60s who was critically ill in an area hospital, and had underlying high risk health conditions.
The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed the number of positive coronavirus cases reported surpassed 900,000 on Saturday.
"If we do not turn these numbers around, we will be facing all time high numbers at Thanksgiving," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
"It's important that we find fun things to do this Halloween that don't include trick-or-treating or Halloween dances or parties," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 479 new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County for a cumulative total of 94,837 confirmed cases (PCR test).
"With numbers increasing, it's very important that we all make good choices... Wear your mask and avoid crowds," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
"We continue to see high numbers of COVID-19 cases in Dallas County and in the region," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
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"Today's number continues a trend upward in COVID-19 positive cases and we're also seeing our hospitalizations and emergency room visits trending in the wrong direction," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 351 new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County on Thursday, for a cumulative total of 91,664 cases.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 523 new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County on Wednesday for a cumulative total of 91,313 cases.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 472 new confirmed positive COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the total confirmed cases in Dallas County to 90,790.
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State health officials reported 4,319 COVID-19 patients in Texas hospitals for treatment Monday, the most since 4,422 patients were hospitalized on August 28.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 331 new confirmed positive COVID-19 cases on Monday, bringing the total confirmed cases in Dallas County to 90,318.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 462 additional positive cases on Friday, bringing the total confirmed cases in Dallas County to 88,834.
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The newly reported cases raised to 800,415 the total caseload reported in Texas since tracking and tracing of the pandemic began in March, the Texas Department of State Health Services reported.
"Today we see a large increase in the number of new COVID-19 positive cases," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins in a statement.
"Among today's four deaths includes a man in his 40s who did not have underlying high-risk health conditions," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
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