Across the top four counties in North Texas on Saturday, there were still 26 COVID-19 deaths and another 369 new cases of the virus.
Overall, 2,428 new cases of the virus were reported on Saturday (data data is usually one day behind local health departments and the numbers reported today in Dallas, Tarrant and Collin will be reported by the state tomorrow), along with 119 deaths.
The percentage of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in TSA-E is still declining and is at 4.38%.
Country-specific details for the provinces of Dallas, Tarrant, Denton and Collin are based below on data reported on Saturday, March 20 by provincial officials, local health departments and the state health department.
Dallas county
Dallas County reported 12 more COVID-19 died Saturday, along with 227 new cases of the virus.
In the past seven days, Dallas County 1865 announced new and probable cases of the virus, averaging 266 per day. One week ago, the province reported an average of 334 new cases per day.
In the past seven days, Dallas County has also announced 85 deaths, averaging 12 deaths per day. One week ago, the country reported an average of 25 deaths per day.
Since March 2020, the province has reported a total of 288,216 cases of the virus, including 250,531 confirmed cases (PCR) and 37,685 probable cases (antigen). 3,384 deaths were attributed to the virus; there are currently an estimated 278,266 recoveries leaving 6,566 estimated active cases in the country.
Tarrant county
Tarrant County reported another 14 COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, along with 142 new cases of the virus.
In the past seven days, Tarrant County has announced 1,612 new and probable cases of the virus, averaging 230 a day. One week ago, the country reported an average of 311 new cases per day.
In the past seven days, Tarrant County has also announced 101 deaths, averaging 14 deaths per day. One week ago, the country reported an average of 15 deaths per day.
Since March 2020, the country has reported a total of 248,748 cases of the virus, including 210,413 confirmed cases (PCR) and 38,335 probable cases (antigen). 3,198 deaths were attributed to the virus; there is currently an estimated 238,132 recoveries leaving 7418 estimated active cases in the country.
Denton county
Denton County Public Health said Saturday they do not plan to report business data this weekend due to the ‘lower number of positive labs currently being received’ on Saturdays and Sundays.
In the past seven days, Denton County has announced 1187 new and probable cases of the virus, averaging 170 per day. One week ago, the province reported an average of 363 new cases per day.
In the past seven days, Denton County has also announced 22 deaths, averaging three deaths a day. One week ago, the country reported an average of 0.9 deaths per day.
Since March 2020, the province has reported a total of 70,885 cases of the virus, including 52,722 confirmed cases (PCR) and 18,163 probable cases (antigen). There were 453 deaths attributed to the virus; there are currently an estimated 61,572 repairs leaving 8,860 estimated active cases in the country.
Collin county
The Texas Department of Health Services did not report any new cases or deaths due to COVID-19 in Collin County on Saturday.
In the past seven days, the DSHS has announced 625 new and probable cases of the virus, averaging 89 per day. One week ago, the province reported an average of 148 new cases per day.
In the past seven days, the DSHS has also announced 14 deaths in Collin County, averaging two deaths per day. A week ago, the country reported an average of two deaths a day.
Since March 2020, the DSHS has reported a total of 85,550 cases of the virus in the country, including 71,378 confirmed cases (PCR) and 14,172 probable cases (antigen). There were 779 deaths attributed to the virus; there are currently an estimated 84,613 recoveries remaining 160 estimated active cases in the country.
Want to use on a vaccination waiting list?
Provincial health departments have launched waiting lists for those who want to be vaccinated and are eligible under Phase 1A, 1B, 1C and childcare and education staff.
You can register to receive the vaccination in the provinces of Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant. Links are below:
Waiting list links: Collin – Search Waiting List | Dallas | Denton | Tarrant
You do not have to be a resident of the country to register for a COVID-19 vaccine in that country – registration is available to anyone in Texas. For those without Internet access, Tarrant County also takes registrations by phone at 817-248-6299. In Dallas County, you can call the DCHHS Vaccination Point at 1-855-IMMUNE9 (1-855-466-8639). In Denton County, call 940-349-2585.
The vaccine is currently only administered to those who are part of Phase 1A, 1B and 1C, as set forth by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Those in Phase 1A are front-line health workers or residents of long-term care facilities. Phase 1B includes those older than 65, or older than 16 with a chronic medical condition that puts them at risk for serious illness.
On March 3, the availability of vaccines was expanded to include school and child care workers. On March 15, vaccine admission was extended to Phase 1C, which includes everyone over 50.
Groups that will be in Phase 2 and Phase 3 are currently being considered by health officials. As more vaccines become available, officials expect to be able to significantly increase the spread. President Biden said the vaccine should be available to all Americans by May 1.
After being vaccinated, people are expected to get some protection within a few weeks after the first shot, but full protection can only take place a few weeks after the second shot. Even when fully vaccinated, it is still possible to become infected with the virus, as the vaccine does not provide 100% protection.
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