Dallas County sees record 1,214 new COVID cases, largest increase in hospitalizations
Dallas County reported a record-high 1,214 new coronavirus cases and six more deaths on Monday.
This marks the fourth day in a row when the county has reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases, according to a Dallas County press release. The county has reported a total of 27,054 cases and 401 deaths.
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According to the release, half of new cases reported since June 1 are being diagnosed in young adults between 18 to 39 years old. Many of these cases have been connected to large gatherings, which includes house parties.
County Judge Clay Jenkins tweeted that Dallas saw its biggest jump in hospitalizations Monday. The county has 105 more hospitalizations, a 16% increase from Sunday.
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