DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas County continues to report high COVID-19 numbers due to state backlog.
Dallas County Health and Human services reported 1,086 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 68,572. Of the newly reported cases, 862 are from state backlog, with the majority being from June. Dallas County is also reporting six additional deaths, bringing the total to 855.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins reports the past week was one of the lowest reported weeks for deaths since the middle of June.
“The sacrifices you’re making by wearing your mask, maintaining six-foot distancing, and avoiding unnecessary outings around people outside your family is paying off. Please keep doing that. We’re all in this together and I know that many are tired of masking. It’s hot and we’ve been at this a long time but there’s really no place for a loosening of resolve now as we try to get back to a place where our children can return to school. By following the science, we have our best chance to keep less people from getting sick, more businesses open, and get our kids back to school sooner rather than later,” said Jenkins.
