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More than 763,000 people across Texas have tested positive for COVID-19 since tracking began in March, and nearly 16,000 residents have died.
The state saw daily records of new cases and deaths from the disease confirmed in July.
And in August, the state identified a couple of issues which meant thousands of older cases had not been added to the state case count. The processing of that backlog meant increased daily case numbers at the state and county level, but many of those cases were from weeks or even months earlier.
The state disclosed the issues on Aug. 14. Multiple counties across North Texas and statewide have reported large numbers of backlogged cases in the days since.
A statewide stay-at-home order was lifted in May and businesses have been allowed to reopen at varying levels since then.
In North Texas, nearly 200,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19, and health officials have reported almost 2,500 deaths.
The first local case was announced on March 9 in Collin County.
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Below is a list of cases, which will be continuously updated as new information is provided by officials.
The total case numbers include all confirmed positives since tracking began in March. The number of total active cases is reported by the state and shows how many people are believed to still have the disease.
Deaths are tallied by the state through death certificates.
Coronavirus cases in North Texas
Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant counties
Dallas County
Number of cases: 83,178 total cases, 1,144 deaths, 5,755 active cases
Tarrant County
Number of cases: 51,499 total cases, 734 deaths, 2,303 active cases
Collin County
Number of cases: 15,548 total cases, 152 deaths, 994 active cases
Denton County
Number of cases: 12,425 total cases, 156 deaths, 1,566 active cases
Ellis, Navarro counties
Ellis County
Number of cases: 4,192 total cases, 68 deaths, 115 active cases
Navarro County
Number of cases: 1,317 total cases, 34 deaths, 0 active cases
Hunt, Kaufman, Rockwall counties
Hunt County
Number of cases: 1,506 total cases, 38 deaths, 98 active cases
Kaufman County
Number of cases: 2,911 total cases, 48 deaths, 55 active cases
Rockwall County
Erath, Hood, Johnson counties
Erath County
Number of cases: 754 total cases, 13 deaths, 49 active cases
Hood County
Number of cases: 1,037 total cases, 29 deaths, 57 active cases
Johnson County
Number of cases: 2,659 total cases, 53 deaths, 144 active cases
Palo Pinto, Parker, Wise counties
Palo Pinto County
Number of cases: 594 total cases, 16 deaths, 35 active cases
Parker County
Number of cases: 1,735 total cases, 37 deaths, 101 active cases
Wise County
Number of cases: 803 total cases, 14 deaths, 22 active cases
Henderson, Van Zandt counties
Henderson County
Number of cases: 963 total cases, 23 deaths, 220 active cases
Van Zandt County
Number of cases: 595 total cases, 20 deaths, 81 active cases
Cooke, Fannin, Grayson, Lamar, Red River counties
Cooke County
Number of cases: 406 total cases, 7 deaths, 22 active cases
Fannin County
Number of cases: 638 total cases, 15 deaths, 31 active cases
Grayson County
Number of cases: 1,891 total cases, 47 deaths, 90 active cases
Lamar County
Number of cases: 959 total cases, 38 deaths, 186 active cases
Red River County
Number of cases: 155 total cases, 14 deaths, 14 active cases
Comanche, Hill counties
Comanche County
Number of cases: 336 total cases, 4 deaths, 12 active cases
Hill County
Number of cases: 710 total cases, 14 deaths, 157 active cases
Symptoms of coronavirus
At this time there is no vaccine for COVID-19, according to the CDC.
The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to the flu or a bad cold. Symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The virus is spread person-to-person.
According to the CDC, spread is happening mainly between people who are in close contact (within 6 feet) of each other via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
The droplets land on the noses and mouths of other people, who then inhale them.
The CDC says it may be possible for the virus to spread by touching a surface or object with the virus and then a person touching their mouth, nose or eyes, but this is not thought to be the main method of spread.
As the virus was discovered just a few months ago, more research is required to learn more about the spread pattern of the virus.
Health experts recommend taking the following preventative actions:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
- Consult CDC’s travel website for any travel advisories and steps to protect yourself if you plan to travel outside of the US
WFAA digital producers Jozelyn Escobedo, Jennifer Prohov and Jake Harris along with WFAA reporter Jay Wallis contributed to this report.
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