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Dallas County continues ‘modest decline,’ reporting 190 coronavirus cases, 2 deaths

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3:35 PM on May 26, 2020 CDT — Updated at 6:31 PM on May 26, 2020 CDTUpdated at 6:30 p.m.: Revised to include Denton County.Although Dallas County remains in the “red zone” of a color-coded chart advising residents on how or whether to go about everyday activities, County Judge Clay Jenkins said Tuesday he’s hopeful that could change soon.The county reported two more coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday, as well as 190 new cases of COVID-19.The victims were a Garland man in his 60s, and a Mesquite man in his 70s who lived in a long-term care facility. Both men had underlying health conditions.Jenkins said that while the number of new daily cases remains on a downward trend, other factors that health experts are basing their recommendations on — hospitalizations, emergency-room visits and intensive care unit admissions for COVID-19 — have remained flat.“In order to move to a lower threat level, the doctors tell me we need to see a 14 day decline in those three factors which unfortunately have yet to materialize,” Jenkins said in a written statement.But the “modest” decline in cases in recent days may be followed by decreases in the other factors, he said.Dallas County has had 9,188 total positive coronavirus tests — roughly 3.5 for every 1,000 residents. Among those patients, 213 have died from the virus, and more than one-third of those deaths have been associated with long-term care facilities.The county .“Again, how well we do as a community is largely up to all of us making good personal responsibility choices, avoiding crowds, maintaining a 6 foot distance and wearing a cloth face covering as a quintessential American value of kindness towards others when we are on public transportation or visiting businesses,” Jenkins said, noting that the best way to avoid spreading the virus is to stay home as much as possible.Related:Tarrant County officials reported 62 new positive coronavirus tests Tuesday, pushing the county’s total above 5,000.The county did not report new case data Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Officials have reported 5,039 total cases.There have been 144 coronavirus-related deaths among Tarrant County residents. None were reported Tuesday.Health officials say 167 patients remain hospitalized, while 1,912 have recovered. About 59% of the county’s hospital beds are occupied, while 31% of its ventilators are in use.Collin County Judge Chris Hill said the county’s health department was notified Monday that the Texas Department of State Health Services would “assume all case management, contact tracing and reporting duties related to new Collin County COVID-19 cases” beginning Tuesday.The county’s health department will continue monitoring existing cases, Hill said.Because of the change, Collin County officials will no longer release data about new cases each day; instead, the numbers will be reported by the state agency.As of Tuesday evening, the state’s data listed 1,157 total cases in Collin County — the same number reported by county officials Monday. No additional case information was available from the state.Collin County officials had reported 33 deaths and 805 recoveries Monday.Officials in Denton County reported 22 additional cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, raising the county’s total to 1,255.No new deaths were reported. The county has had 30 deaths and 636 recoveries from the illness.A 12th resident of Broadmoor Medical Lodge in Rockwall has died after contracting COVID-19, county officials said Tuesday.No additional details about the victim were released.All 12 of the county’s coronavirus deaths have been linked to the long-term care facility. Authorities have performed four rounds of testing at the facility, and 40 residents and 21 employees have tested positive in all. Fifteen of the residents and 17 staff members have recovered.County officials said they had not received an updated number of new cases Tuesday. There have been 168 confirmed cases, with 146 recoveries.Kaufman, Ellis and Johnson counties had not reported new case data as of Tuesday evening.Kaufman County last reported 179 total coronavirus cases, with one death and 144 recoveries. Ellis County has reported 295 cases, with 12 deaths and 242 recoveries. Johnson County has had 173 cases, four deaths and 118 recoveries.Get the latest coronavirus updates delivered to your inbox by signing up for our exclusive newsletter.By signing up you agree to our

3:35 PM on May 26, 2020 CDT — Updated at 6:31 PM on May 26, 2020 CDTUpdated at 6:30 p.m.: Revised to include Denton County.Although Dallas County remains in the “red zone” of a color-coded chart advising residents on how or whether to go about everyday activities, County Judge Clay Jenkins said Tuesday he’s hopeful that could change soon.The county reported two more coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday, as well as 190 new cases of COVID-19.The victims were a Garland man in his 60s, and a Mesquite man in his 70s who lived in a long-term care facility. Both men had underlying health...

Dallas County continues ‘modest decline,’ reporting 190 coronavirus cases, 2 deaths

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