Officials: Man In His 50s Dies From Coronavirus In Dallas Home, Is County's 82nd Victim
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) — Dallas County reported 105 new cases of the coronavirus Sunday and one additional death.
The additional death is a Dallas man in his 50s who had been found dead in his home.
So far, the county's total number of cases is 3,014, including 82 deaths.
"Today was the first Sunday since Governor Abbott's order allowing houses of worship to have in person worship. Almost all faith leaders in Dallas County continued to follow the CDC guidelines and remained closed to in person gatherings. They are a testament to putting health over wealth. We must all continue to make smart personal responsibility decisions as Texas is ordered to open up. Government can allow things that public health says are unreasonably unsafe, but they can't force your participation. #FlattenTheCurve #StayHomeSaveLives," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends taking everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
- Stay home when you are sick, except to seek medical care
- Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and help young children to do the same. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-base hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipes.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. If you do not have a tissue, use your sleeve, not your hands.
For Dallas County COVID-19 updates and information can be found here.