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Dallas County health officials reported 263 coronavirus cases Sunday — the 11th straight day with more than 200 cases.
The new number brings the countywide total to 12,093 cases.
Officials also reported two deaths related to COVID-19: an Irving man in his 20s who had been critically ill at an area hospital but who had no underlying chronic health conditions, and a Dallas woman in her 90s who was a resident of a long-term care facility.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said in a written statement Sunday that people who are participating in large group gatherings such as protests should maintain social distancing. He also said people who are participating in protests can be tested for free.
“The tests are being done by Parkland and your information will not be shared with law enforcement,” Jenkins said. “Please know your status to protect yourself, your family and the community.”
It’s particularly important as people participate in large groups & activities, that they maintain a 6 ft distance. For the protesters, I’ve partnered w/ the @dallasmavs to provide hand sanitizer & masks to everyone who needs them. Please get those from your organizers & use them
— Clay Jenkins (@JudgeClayJ) June 7, 2020
More than a third of the 264 deaths reported have been associated with long-term care facilities, officials said.
Of patients requiring hospitalization who reported employment, more than 80% have been what officials call “critical infrastructure workers.” Occupations for them include industries such as health care, transportation, food and agriculture.
Tarrant County reported two more COVID-19 deaths on Sunday, bringing its toll to 178.
The latest victims were a Fort Worth man in his 60s and a Benbrook woman in her 70s. Both had underlying health conditions, officials said.
The county also reported 77 new cases, bringing its total to 6,150. Of those, the county has seen 2,692 recoveries.
Collin County
As of Sunday, Collin County has reported 1,447 total cases of the coronavirus, according to the Department of State Health Services. The same total was listed in state data Saturday.
The county has had 34 COVID-19 deaths.
Denton County
Denton County health officials reported 14 new coronavirus cases Sunday, bringing its total to 1,500 cases. The county’s death toll remained at 33.
Denton County Public Health announced it is providing a free drive-through testing center Tuesday at the University of North Texas. The center will be open 8 a.m. to noon at the Union Circle parking garage at 350 S. Welch St.
Only people who have symptoms or have been symptomatic within the last seven days may be tested. Essential employees are also eligible. People must call 940-349-2585 to register for testing.
Rockwall County
Rockwall County had reported 202 coronavirus cases and 15 deaths as of Saturday.
Ellis County
Ellis County has reported a total of 388 coronavirus cases and 16 deaths as of Friday. There have also been 314 recoveries.
Kaufman County
Kaufman County reported 258 coronavirus cases as of Friday. One resident has died of the virus.
Johnson County
Officials in Johnson County on Friday reported a total of 216 cases of the coronavirus. Four residents have died of COVID-19 as of the most recent counts.