DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Numbers of confirmed coronavirus cases are rising across DFW but local officials say it’s evident social distancing is limiting the spread.
“We will go through a period where it is even scarier than it is now as far as the health aspect of this, but we will get through it together and we will emerge on the other side of this,” Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said Thursday.
Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting 108 additional positive cases, bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 1,432. The 21st and 22nd deaths from COVID-19 were reported, including a man in his 80’s who was a resident of a long-term care facility who had been in hospice care, and a man in his 70’s who was a resident of the city of DeSoto who had been hospitalized. Of cases requiring hospitalization, about 70% have been either over 60 years of age or have had at least one known high-risk chronic health condition. Diabetes has been an underlying high-risk health condition reported in over a quarter 29% of all hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
“COVID-19 is imposing on us in so many painful ways but it will not break the spirit of North Texas,” said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins. “For instance, this year’s Passover is different but no less special. The story of Passover is one of families safe in their homes as the Angel bringing death passes over them. I find comfort in this story and in my gratitude to all who are sacrificing to keep us safe.”
Tarrant County has reported over 630 cases and 20 deaths. More than 375 cases and 9 deaths are reported in Collin County. Denton County reports a total of 400 cases. At least 54 people have died from the virus across DFW.
Meanwhile, medical resources at major hospitals remain available.
Below are the aggregate totals for Wednesday, as reported by the 24 hospitals:
- Total beds: 5,354
- Beds occupied: 2,885
- Total ICU beds: 783
- ICU beds occupied: 486
- Total ventilators: 901
- Ventilators in use: 294
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