DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The DFW metroplex is seeing a continued increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths.
As of 10:00 am March 31, Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 82 additional positive cases, bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 631. The 12th and 13th deaths from COVID-19 were reported, including of a man in his 50’s who was as resident of the city of Rowlett, and a man in his 90’s who was a resident of the City of Dallas. Both persons had other high-risk chronic health conditions.
There are 26 COVID-19 cases in Dallas County associated with long-term care facilities, including two deaths that have been reported within the past week.
“We are at the beginning of what will be a difficult time for Texas, especially here,” said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins. “We need each one of you to #StayInTheFight! To do that, I need you to practice self-care, have faith in the science, and #StaySafebyStayingHome.”
As of Tuesday afternoon, Denton County was reporting more than 190 cases, Collin County had 160, and Tarrant County reported more than 150 total cases.
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