(WBAP/KLIF) — As COVID-19 testing broadens to include those without symptoms, Texas cases are on the rise. The governor is concerned in the rise of statewide cases, especially in those 25 to 44 years of age. Texas has over 120,000 cases with almost 32,000 of those in the Metroplex.
Dallas county reported 445 new cases and 7 additional deaths, Tuesday, pushing totals to nearly 18,000 cases and 324 deaths. Tarrant county’s 260 new Coronavirus cases pushes the county near 10,000 infections. Denton and Collin counties have combined for almost 4,700 cases and 194 deaths.
Almost 900 more cases of the Coronavirus were reported, Tuesday, in North Texas. Although cases are increasing, there is some good news. On the positive, the entire Metroplex has dropped below a 2% mortality rate. The Lone Star State reports over 2,200 COVID-19 deaths, however the statewide death rate has dropped to 1.8%.
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Dallas county 17,744 cases (445 new), 324 deaths (7 new), 1.8% fatality rate
Tarrant county 9.386 cases (260 new), 211 deaths 2.2% fatality rate
Denton county 2,302 cases (83 new), 36 deaths, 1.6% fatality rate
Collin county 2,359 cases (111 new), 38 deaths, 1.6% fatality rate
Metroplex 31,791 cases (899 new), 609 deaths 1.9% fatality rate
Texas 120,370 cases, 2,220 deaths, 1.8% fatality rate
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