DALLAS (1080 KRLD) - The Dallas County Health and Human Services office is reporting 24 additional positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus, bringing to the total case count in Dallas County to 155.
Two additional deaths from COVID-19 have also been reported.
Of the two new deaths, a man in his 60’s who was a resident of the city of Dallas. This individual had been critically ill in an area hospital, and did not have other high-risk chronic health conditions. And another man in his 60’s who was a resident of the city of Dallas. This individual had also been critically ill in an area hospital, and had high-risk chronic health conditions.
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the two Dallas County residents who lost their lives to COVID-19 since yesterday’s posting. The “Stay Home Stay Safe” order will save lives but it takes all of us. We are working to answer the many questions from business we have received this morning and will get you answers as soon as possible. Most of your questions can be found by carefully reading the order and I encourage people to do that before they contact us,” said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.