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Mesquite now has seen 63 residents die because of COVID-19 as the city, along with Dallas County and the rest of the state, continues to cope with the virus.
This week also saw the city cross the 5,000 mark of total cases.
Dallas County Chief Judge Clay Jenkins and other officials are cautioning against becoming careless as more businesses and activities reopen and temperatures become cooler, pushing people indoors where transmission may be more common. They also are urging residents to continue utilizing face coverings and to practice social distancing.
Here are other ways the coronavirus, which causes COVID-19, is affecting Mesquite.
Coronavirus cases
Dallas County’s case counts for the city are updated Tuesday and Friday.
| Mesquite | Dallas County | |
|---|---|---|
| Confirmed cases | 5,054 | 84,491 |
| Deaths | 63 | 1,038 |
Changes around the city
- The Mesquite Animal Shelter is practicing social distancing and requesting all patrons wear a mask or facial covering to enter the facility.
- Senior centers are closed with all activities suspended.
- Rec centers and pools remain closed, but Mesquite Parks & Recreation has developed new protocol to safely operate summer camps.
- All water utility customers having financial challenges paying their bill are encouraged to contact Water Utility Billing at 972-216-6208.
- More information can be found on the city’s coronavirus website.
Education
Mesquite ISD’s campuses are open, though parents also have the option to have their students learn virtually using the Virtual Learning Academy. Updates can be found at the district’s coronavirus info site.