DALLAS (1080 KRLD)- Dallas County Health & Human Services are reporting a record number of new COVID-19 cases this Thursday.
That number is that of 285 new cases bringing the county's total to that of 11, 243 cases. Today marks the highest single-day total.
In addition, the county reaches its 250th death.
The latest victim of coronavirus is a 60 year old man from DeSoto with underlying health conditions and had been critically ill at an area hospital.
"Today we saw the highest number of new cases on record for COVID-19. We’ve seen a significant increase this week for the average number of daily cases from last week and it’s up to all of to flatten the curve," said Dallas CountyJudge Clay Jenkins on Twitter.
Jenkins said it's crucial that people continue to avoid crowds, maintain physical distancing and wear cloth coverings over the mouth and nose.
Jenkins acknowledged recent protests around the death of George Floyd, and said the county and Dallas Mavericks partnered together to secure 1,000 hand sanitizers and masks that were given out to community organizers to share with protesters who need either item of protection.
"It is becoming increasingly apparent to scientists that the wearing of masks when out in public is having a positive impact on the coronavirus and should be encouraged in anyone who is able to wear a mask and is over the age of 2," the county said.