Dallas County reported 9 deaths on Friday with 885 new cases. Daily Average Rise – NBC 5 Dallas Fort Worth

The Dallas County Department of Health reports that an additional 885 new infections on Friday, along with an average increase of 7 and 14 days, killed another 9 COVID-19s on Friday. doing.

The latest nine victims of the pandemic are:

• A woman in her 30s who was a resident of Duncanville City. She was seriously ill in a community hospital and had an underlying high-risk health condition.
• A woman in her 40s who was a resident of Seagoville City. She was seriously ill in a community hospital and underlies high-risk health.
• A woman in her fifties living in Garland. She was seriously ill in a community hospital and underlies high-risk health.
• A man in his 60s who was a resident of the city of Dallas. He was seriously ill at a regional hospital and had no underlying high-risk health.
• A man in his 60s who was a resident of Desoto city. He was seriously ill in a local hospital and was at the root of his high-risk health condition.
• A woman in her 60s who was a resident of Duncanville City. She was seriously ill in a community hospital and underlies high-risk health.
• A woman in her 70s who was a resident of the city of Dallas. She was seriously ill in a community hospital and underlies high-risk health.
• A man in his 70s living in a nursing home in Cedar Hill. He was seriously ill in a local hospital and underlies high-risk health.
• A woman in her 80s who was a resident of a nursing home in Dallas. She was seriously ill at a regional hospital and had no underlying high-risk health.

The 885 new cases reported on Friday raised the county’s seven-day average from 508 cases per day to 575 cases per day. The 14-day average increased from 511 daily to 524 daily. Both averages are about half what they were a month ago.

Clay Jenkins, a judge in Dallas County, said that until Thursday night, 525 people in the county were still receiving viral treatment in the acute phase, over the same 24-hour period as COVID-19 For those reporting symptoms, there were 498 ER visits.

According to information reported to the North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Board, an increase in ER visits represents approximately 21% of all emergency department visits in the county, a reduction of 100 or more visits over the previous day. To do.

The county has now accumulated 57,313 cases of virus since the test started in March. With 816 deaths in the county, it is the third leading cause of death in the county after heart and cancer diseases, according to Dr. Philip Huang, director of health and social welfare in Dallas county. Since March 20, the county has averaged 5.5 deaths per day since the date of the first reported COVID-19-related death in Dallas county.

On Friday, Jenkins said, “We need to continue masking and make sure the masking is 100% effective. Make sure your mask isn’t right and if not, make sure your mouth and nose are covered. I’ll fix it.” “The most effective mask, according to a new study, is an affordable and cheap paper surgical mask. The second most effective mask is a cloth mask. Unfortunately, bandanas are less effective and neck Gaiters can be harmful, and because this style is so popular with children, when you go back to school, you should be widely informed about which masks are most effective.

The Dallas County Department of Health and Human Services also recommends that parents be vaccinated before their children return to school.

DCHHS warns that vaccination clinics are by appointment only and are not allowed. DCHHS has seven clinics and business hours have changed to help parents start their new 2020-2021 academic year.

“It is very important for your child to be vaccinated on time and to ensure long-term health,” said Dr. Philip Huang, director of DCHHS. Vaccination involves classmates, friends, relatives and others. It also helps to protect the health of our children. During these unprecedented times it is very important to give them the vaccine they need before they return to school.”

With COVID-19, Vaccination clinic time adjusted.. Make a reservation at one of the 7 vaccination clinic locations. The cost of vaccinations eligible for the Texas Children’s Vaccine (TVFC) is $10 for a child’s first visit and $5 for a returning patient. Waiver is given to families in need.

Mr Jenkins said county authorities are working on recommendations for returning to schools in the county.

“The team is very committed to getting the information they need to make the right decisions at school. It is our responsibility for the Committee to report their recommendations by the middle of next week. At the moment, I’m not sure if the timing of the return or the return protocol is recommended, but at this point everyone knows it’s very careful and a top priority for us.” Said Jenkins.