North Texas has more than 6,000 verified cases of the unique coronavirus.
4 out of five deaths reported Friday occurred at long-lasting care facilities, Dallas County health officials announced.
The clients were ill at regional health centers prior to passing away from complications associated with COVID-19, officials stated.
The victims are a man and woman in their 80 s and 2 females in their 90 s.
” Our new Parkland Mobile Testing unit performed 152 tests in one assisted living home yesterday and is back out today,” County Judge Clay Jenkins stated.
In addition to those 4 victims, a male in his 70 s who resided in Garland likewise died from the novel coronavirus. This brings the death toll to 77 in Dallas County.
Friday afternoon, health officials verified that 71 more locals in Dallas County have actually tested favorable. This brings the overall case count to 2,834
” We must do all we can to secure our most susceptible and press more testing into high uninsured communities where underlying health conditions are more common,” Jenkins said.
Leading updates for Friday, April 24:
- Under an executive order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott, non-essential companies can resume sales under the “retail-to-go” program. This indicates shops are enabled to offer products that can then be picked up curbside or provided.
- 3 brand-new COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites will open throughout North Texas. The areas remain in Arlington, Dallas, and Fort Worth.
- Colleyville is set to end up being one of the first cities in Texas to let dining establishments, salons, fitness centers and massage parlors re-open Friday.
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Tarrant County reports 147 new cases, 3 extra deaths
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Three more citizens in Tarrant County have actually died from COVID-19, officials validated Friday afternoon. This brings the death toll to 48.
The victims consist of 2 guys in their 60 s and a male in his 80 s. All 3 patients lived in Fort Worth, officials say.
” As this virus continues to take a toll on families across our county, we need to remain watchful and look to the future,” stated Tarrant County Public Health Director Vinny Taneja.
Tarrant County health officials likewise reported 147 brand-new cases of COVID-19, bringing the overall case count to 1,706
So far, 282 homeowners have actually recuperated from the virus.
Dallas salon owner issued citation after resuming
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Dallas cops responded to Salon Á la Mode Friday early morning after a crowd appeared to support the business resuming despite breaching state and county orders.
Earlier today, hair salon owner Shelley Luther informed WFAA that she planned to reopen her doors and invite her stylists to come back to work Friday no matter possible fines or prison time.
Luther was released a citation Friday afternoon. She stated there’s no dollar amount on it. She will require to see a judge.
She said she plans to stay open.
Luther has actually said she would reopen under stringent guidelines. She stated there would be sterilizing stations which customers would not have the ability to can be found in unless they had a mask.
Around 9 a.m. Friday, a crowd of individuals gathered outside to support the business.
Then about an hour later, Dallas policeman appeared and asked the crowd to practice social distancing.
36 inmates at Tarrant County Jail test favorable
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The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Workplace verified Friday that 36 additional inmates have evaluated positive, bringing the total case count to 41.
Officials say last week the county had the first five inmates at the Tarrant County Prison receive positive test results for COVID-19
According to county officials, the prisoners are in quarantine, doing OKAY and being taken care of by John Peter Smith Health center personnel.
TCSO also had two more jail employee test favorable for the novel coronavirus this week, bringing the total to four.
Authorities say the team member are likewise quarantined and doing OK.
2 residents at McKinney living facility have passed away
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Two locals at Oxford Grand Assisted Living & Memory Care have passed away from issues due to COVID-19, authorities announced Friday.
An 85- year-old lady passed away Thursday night and the 95- year-old female passed away Friday morning. Both of the victims had underlying health conditions, according to Collin County health officials.
” Out of regard for their families, no additional individual info will be launched,” health officials said in a press release.
Up until now, an overall of 16 individuals have actually died from the novel coronavirus in Collin County.
As of Friday early morning, there are 609 validated cases and 429 individuals have recuperated from the virus, county health officials say.
Health experts suggest taking the following actions to avoid the spread of COVID-19:
- Avoid close contact with individuals who are ill.
- Practice “social distancing” and remain at least 6 feet away from others and avoid large public gatherings
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are ill.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then toss the tissue in the garbage.
- Tidy and sanitize often touched objects and surfaces utilizing a routine household cleansing spray or wipe.
- Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
- Wash your hands typically with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before consuming; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not easily offered, utilize an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60%alcohol. Constantly clean hands with soap and water if hands are noticeably unclean.
- Consult CDC’s travel site for any travel advisories and actions to protect yourself if you prepare to travel outside of the U.S.
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