Coronavirus Cases on the Rise: 830 New Cases Reported in Dallas County

 As of 6 August, there are reports of at least 830 new coronavirus cases reported in Dallas County, and there are only 25 ICU beds available. The overall reported cases across Tarrant and Dallas counties are more than 600,000; sadly, the death toll reported is 4224. In Tarrant County, reportedly there are as many as 929 new cases. These numbers justify pushing for reporting it as a pandemic and requiring the government to take necessary measures.

As the delta virus variant affects an increasing number of people, the County Judge – Clay Jenkins insisted that residents do three things:

1 – Getting vaccinated

2 – Wearing masks in public areas or when outside the home for any reason i.e. maintain SOPs and social distancing

3 – Persuade others to get the vaccination

He said, “The enemy in the battle against COVID is the virus itself and not each other.”

On a daily basis, in the past two weeks, the number has been 766. In the fourteen days before the last two weeks, the numbers were an average of 304. According to reports from the county, 537 people have been hospitalized due to the virus. By last Friday, according to Jenkins, there were only 25 beds available in the ICU.

Vaccinations Update

Reports say that in Dallas County the number of people who got at least one dose of the vaccination is 1,376,234. So far, 52.8% (or 1,152,768) are fully vaccinated; of these are older people and those aged 12.

Texas

Across Texas, 19,113 cases were reported by last Friday (6 August 2021). This includes 7,773 older cases updated by labs and 11,340 new cases. Texas also reported 73 deaths due to Covid-19, raising the death toll to 52,370. Out of the newly reported cases, 2,507 were probable and 8,833 confirmed. Of the older cases, 7,651 were probable and 112 were Covid confirmed.

We have 8,522 hospitalizations in the state; in North Texas, there are 2013. Every day, these numbers are growing and we are seeing the highest numbers since February.

Other Counties

Because of the new data reported every day, Texas Department of State Health Services has taken over-reporting for other counties. The latest numbers we have for now are:

  • Kaufman County: 274 deaths. 17,573 cases (3,173 probable and 14,400 confirmed).
  • Rockwall County: 159 deaths. 12,995 cases (2,801 probable and10,194 confirmed).
  • Johnson County: 387 deaths. 21,182 cases (3,345 probable and17,837 confirmed).
  • Ellis County: 327 deaths. 24,294 cases (4,539 probable and19,755 confirmed).

Please stay safe, maintain social distancing, wear your masks, and stick to SOPs for your safety and the safety of your loved ones. Get vaccinated!

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