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Dallas County Reports 1,085 New COVID-19 Cases Friday, 6 Deaths
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Dallas County Reports 1,085 New COVID-19 Cases Friday, 6 Deaths
Health officials warn against large gatherings ahead of July Fourth holiday weekend
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Dallas County is reporting a record high of 1,085 new cases of COVID-19 Friday along with six new deaths, NBC 5 has learned.
Dallas County Health and Human Services Director Dr. Philip Huang confirmed the alarming spike in cases, which eclipses the prior day's record high of 708.
"So far this week, we’ve seen a jump in the average number of daily cases from 451 last week to 680 this week & have recorded 42 deaths -- our deadliest week thus far," Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins wrote
in a tweet detailing the county's report. It brings the total number of cases recorded since March to 23,675 cases and 393 deaths. The county's reports show 4,641 cases have been added in the past week.
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Dallas County is reporting a record high of 1,085 new cases of COVID-19 Friday along with six new deaths, NBC 5 has learned.
Dallas County Health and Human Services Director Dr. Philip Huang confirmed the alarming spike in cases, which eclipses the prior day's record high of 708.
"So far this week, we’ve seen a jump in the average number of daily cases from 451 last week to 680 this week & have recorded 42 deaths -- our deadliest week thus far," Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins wrote
in a tweet detailing the county's report. It brings the total number of cases recorded since March to 23,675 cases and 393 deaths. The county's reports show 4,641 cases have been added in the past week.
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He joined Huang in warning against social gatherings during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, noting the upward trend in cases began after Memorial Day.
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"Please celebrate the 4th of July with your household only, meaning those you are around and in close contact with daily," Jenkins wrote. "I know this is very disappointing and we all have traditions and things that we enjoy on the 4th of July, but it is necessary to control the spread."
"We cannot have another Memorial Day over This July Fourth weekend," Huang said. "If that happens, it will really be catastrophic."
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Thursday ordered
face coverings must be worn in public across most of the state. Face masks have been mandated in
Dallas County businesses since June 19.