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Breaking NewsAfter seeing a decline last week, Dallas County is on pace for high case numbers this week, officials say.2:52 PM CDT April 29, 2020Wednesday marked the fourth-highest day in Dallas County for confirmed cases of COVID-19,Health officials reported 112 new cases and 5 more deaths, bringing the total case count to 3,352 and the death toll to 99.“Unfortunately, halfway through the week, we are on pace to experience our highest average daily count of COVID19 cases this week,” Jenkins tweeted.The ages of the latest victims who died range from 50s to 90s.&nbsp;County health officials released the following information about the victims:&nbsp;Three of the following victims lived in long-term care facilities."These developments illustrate the importance of making smart choices, limiting unnecessary trips to businesses, and wearing your face covering at essential businesses and on public transportation," Jenkins said.Top updates for Wednesday, April 29:For a daily roundup of the biggest coronavirus news from around North Texas and beyond,&nbsp;.Collin County health officials announced the county's 20th death Wednesday afternoon.The 83-year-old woman had underlying health conditions.There have been 710 positive cases of COVID-19 in Collin County with 487 recoveries.Three more residents in Tarrant County have died from the novel coronavirus, health officials announced Wednesday afternoon.The victims include a woman in her 90s and a woman in her 30s, both from Fort Worth, and a woman in her 70s from Grapevine. All three women had underlying health conditions, officials said.So far, 61 people in the county have died and 387 have recovered."These deaths are grim reminders of the seriousness of this pandemic," said Tarrant County Public Health Director Vinny Taneja. "Our sympathy goes out to their families."Officials also reported 61 new cases Wednesday, bringing the total count to 2,149.&nbsp;Although Tarrant County’s stay-at-home order expires Friday, Taneja is urging residents to continue to stay home as much as possible.An 83-year-old Plano woman is the latest person to die from COVID-19, Collin County officials confirm. She tested positive on April 21 and died Tuesday night.Collin County health officials reported 18 new cases of the novel coronavirus Wednesday, bringing the totalThere have been 20 deaths associated with COVID-19 and 487 recoveries so far.RELATED:Ten more people in Denton County have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total case count to 748.&nbsp;say 20 people have died from complications related to the novel coronavirus and 363 residents have recovered.&nbsp;RELATED:Denton County will also offer for residents who have experienced COVID-19 symptoms within the last 7 days.&nbsp;Testing will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on May 2 at 535 South Loop 288 in Denton.Residents must call 940-349-2585 to pre-register.Two counties in North Texas plan to reopen restaurants and retail stores at 50% capacity because they have a low number of active COVID-19 cases.As of Wednesday afternoon, Somervell County confirmed it has zero cases of the novel coronavirus.County officials say Glen Rose Medical Center did test its first patient who is positive for COVID-19 but that person is not Somervell County resident. Therefore the patient will be reported in the county of which they live.&nbsp;At 2 p.m. Thursday, Somervell County officials say they will announce additional details via regarding schools.RELATED:Wise County is also looking into reopening retail and restaurants to 50% capacity. As of Wednesday afternoon, county officials say they meet the criteria, with only having five active cases of COVID-19.“When it’s time to file, tomorrow at 9 a.m. we'll be able to give businesses notice that can open up at 50%. I would at least give businesses 24-hour notice. If another active case is added, would not be able to open at 50%,” Judge JD Clark said.This information was first reported by theA Texas Workforce Commission spokesman said late Tuesday the agency is developing parameters for what might allow Texans to continue qualifying for unemployment insurance if they refuse to return to work at a business reopened by Gov. ’s because they fear contracting or spreading the coronavirus.That statement came a day after The Texas Tribune that TWC officials said workers must be “willing and able to work all the days and hours” required of the job they are seeking and those who choose not to return to work at businesses reopened during the pandemic will become ineligible for unemployment aid. In the Tribune story Monday, agency spokesman Cisco Gamez said workers with concerns about their employer’s adherence to health guidelines should contact the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.But on Tuesday night, Gamez said that "on a case by case basis," the agency "may need to review" situations where workers aren’t comfortable returning to reopened businesses while the coronavirus still spreads through the community. He also said the agency is “working to develop clarity” on what “might constitute good cause” for not returning to a job. Without good cause, people aren't eligible for benefits, he said.Gamez said he will provide more information as he gets it.&nbsp;RELATED:An inmate, who had tested positive for COVID-19, died about a month after giving birth while on a ventilator, the Bureau of Prisons confirmed Tuesday. &nbsp;On March 20, U.S. Marshals transported Andrea Circle Bear, 30, from Winner City Jail in South Dakota to in Fort Worth.&nbsp;Doctors delivered Circle Bear's baby by C-section on April 1. The woman died about a month later, officials say.&nbsp;RELATED:Galleria Dallas is one of the first malls in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to announce its reopening plan.&nbsp;Earlier this week, Gov. Abbott announced malls can reopen Friday with 25 percent capacity.&nbsp;RELATED:On Wednesday, officials announced they are holding off on opening immediately and instead will reopen with modified hours on Monday, May 4.&nbsp;The temporary operating hours at Galleria Dallas will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.&nbsp;Shoppers will also be required to follow new guidelines. That information can beMusic City Mall in Lewisville plans to reopen this Friday, officials confirmed Wednesday afternoon.The hours of operation will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.Mall officials say the center has enhanced its normal cleaning procedures.&nbsp;Some of the other safety measures include:The mall's security team will use a closed-circuit television monitor occupancy and distancing to ensure adherence to state guidelines, officials said.Gov. Greg Abbott hinted at keeping the Texas alcohol-to-go sales permanently in a Tweet on Wednesday.Abbott tweeted, "Alcohol-to-go sales can continue after May 1. From what I hear from Texans, we may just let this keep on going forever."This comes after the (TABC) stated thatRELATED:The city of Dallas released the following numbers as reported by the 25 hospitals Tuesday:&nbsp;RELATED:Health experts recommend taking the following actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19:Paid AdvertisementNotifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.No ThanksAllow

Breaking NewsAfter seeing a decline last week, Dallas County is on pace for high case numbers this week, officials say.2:52 PM CDT April 29, 2020Wednesday marked the fourth-highest day in Dallas County for confirmed cases of COVID-19,Health officials reported 112 new cases and 5 more deaths, bringing the total case count to 3,352 and the death toll to 99.“Unfortunately, halfway through the week, we are on pace to experience our highest average daily count of COVID19 cases this week,” Jenkins tweeted.The ages of the latest victims who died range from 50s to 90s.&nbsp;County health officials...

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