Dallas County Reports Single-Day High Of 237 New COVID-19 Cases, 3 Deaths

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DALLAS (1080 KRLD) - Dallas County Health officials reported a single-day high of 237 new COVID-19 cases on Monday.

"Today’s numbers continue an upward trend of positive cases" said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins. "Dallas County will supplement its #SaferAtHome order today to make the Governor’s recommendations for reopened services requirements in Dallas County."

Three additional deaths were also reported in Dallas County, including a man in his 60's from Irving, and two men from the Dallas area, both in their 80's.

Dallas County now has a total of 4,370 positive cases and 114 deaths. 

So far, hospitals have been able to handle the amount of people who require treatment due to the virus.

@DCHHS reports 237 cases and 3 deaths today. Today’s numbers continue an upward trend of positive cases. Dallas County will supplement its #SaferAtHome order today to make the Governor’s recommendations for reopened services requirements in Dallas County. pic.twitter.com/hyUDeKW2VB

— Clay Jenkins (@JudgeClayJ) May 4, 2020