Dallas County Reporting New Highs In Coronavirus Cases And Deaths, Report Says

TOPLINE

Dallas County will report its highest single-day totals for both new coronavirus cases and deaths on Tuesday since the pandemic began, according to a report, with the director of the county’s Department of Health and Human Services saying he’s concerned the spread may accelerate with recent protests seen in the city of Dallas.

KEY FACTS

KEY BACKGROUND

Numbers are reported on the county level, so it’s unclear exactly how many of the cases are from the city of Dallas, but the municipality itself makes up most of the county’s population. Though Texas has moved to Phase 2 of its reopening, allowing bars to resume service and restaurants to reopen dining rooms at 50% capacity, Dallas County is officially advising against going out unless necessary, saying residents should not dine in at restaurants and should limit shopping to once a week, if possible.

BIG NUMBER

10,462 — That’s the total number of coronavirus cases in Dallas County, according to the most recent data from the county’s Department of Health and Human Services, a number which does not yet include Tuesday’s reported record increase. 

TANGENT

President Donald Trump has praised the Republican Abbott for his handling of coronavirus and the state’s fast pace of reopening compared to many other large states. Vice President Mike Pence also praised the response from Texas, even floating the state as a potential site for the Republican National Convention after Trump threatened last week to pull the event from North Carolina.

FURTHER READING

Dallas County reports record number of new COVID-19 cases, deaths (The Dallas Morning News)

Texas Moving To Phase 2 — Reopening Bars, Allowing Pro Sports To Return (Forbes)