In the four largest counties in northern Texas on Saturday, there were an additional 26 reported COVID-19 deaths and another 369 new reported cases of the virus.
Across the state, there were 2,428 new cases of the virus reported on Saturday (state case data is usually one day behind local health departments and figures reported in Dallas, Tarrant and Collin today will be reported by the state tomorrow) along with more 119 deaths.
The percentage of people admitted to the TSA-E with COVID-19 continues to fall and stands at 4.38%.
County specific details for Dallas, Tarrant, Denton and Collin counties are below based on data reported on Saturday, March 20, by county officials, local health departments and the state health department.
Dallas County
Dallas County reported 12 more COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, along with 227 new cases of the virus.
In the past seven days, Dallas County has announced 1865 new and probable cases of the virus, an average of 266 per day. A week ago, the county registered an average of 334 new cases per day.
In the past seven days, Dallas County has also reported 85 deaths, an average of 12 deaths per day. A week ago, the county recorded an average of 25 deaths per day.
Since March 2020, the county has notified a total of 288,216 cases of the virus, including 250,531 confirmed cases (PCR) and 37,685 probable cases (antigen). There were 3,384 deaths attributed to the virus; there are currently an estimated 278,266 recoveries, leaving 6,566 estimated active cases in the county.
Tarrant County
Tarrant County reported an additional 14 deaths from COVID-19 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, an average of 230 per day. A week ago, the county registered an average of 311 new cases per day.
In the past seven days, Tarrant County has also reported 101 deaths, an average of 14 deaths per day. A week ago, the county recorded an average of 15 deaths per day.
Since March 2020, the county has reported a total of 248,748 cases of the virus, including 210,413 confirmed cases (PCR) and 38,335 probable cases (antigen). There were 3,198 deaths attributed to the virus; there are currently an estimated 238,132 recoveries, leaving 7,418 estimated active cases in the county.
Denton County
Denton County Public Health said on Saturday that it does not plan to report case data this weekend due to the “fewer positive tests currently received” on Saturdays and Sundays.
In the past seven days, Denton County has announced 1,187 new and probable cases of the virus, an average of 170 a day. A week ago, the county registered an average of 363 new cases per day.
In the past seven days, Denton County has also reported 22 deaths, an average of three deaths per day. A week ago, the county recorded an average of 0.9 deaths per day.
Since March 2020, the county 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 recoveries, leaving 8,860 estimated active cases in the county.
Collin County
The Texas State 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, DSHS has announced 625 new and probable cases of the virus, an average of 89 per day. A week ago, the county had an average of 148 new cases per day.
In the past seven days, the DSHS has also reported 14 deaths in Collin County, an average of two deaths per day. A week ago, the county recorded an average of two deaths a day.
Since March 2020, the DSHS has notified a total of 85,550 cases of the virus in the municipality, 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, leaving 160 estimated active cases in the municipality.
Want to get on a vaccine waiting list?
County health departments have launched waiting lists for those who wish to be vaccinated and qualified in Phase 1A, 1B, 1C and for daycare and education staff.
You can register to receive vaccinations in Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties. The links are below:
Waiting list links: Collin – Research Waiting List | Dallas | Denton | Tarrant
You don’t have to be a county resident to register for a COVID-19 vaccine in that county – registration is open to anyone in Texas. For those without access to the Internet, Tarrant County is also accepting applications by calling 817-248-6299. In Dallas County, call the DCHHS vaccine hotline at 1-855-IMMUNE9 (1-855-466-8639). In Denton County, call 940-349-2585.
The vaccine is currently being administered only to those who are part of Phases 1A, 1B and 1C, as described by the Texas Department of Health Services. Those in Phase 1A are frontline health professionals or residents of long-term care facilities. Phase 1B includes those over 65 or those over 16 with a chronic medical condition that puts them at risk for serious illness.
On March 3, the vaccine’s availability was expanded to include school and daycare staff. On March 15, the vaccine’s eligibility was expanded to include Phase 1C, which includes anyone over 50.
The groups that will be in Phase 2 and Phase 3 are currently being considered by the state health authorities. As more vaccines become available, authorities hope to be able to substantially increase distribution. President Biden said the vaccine should be available to all Americans by May 1.
Once vaccinated, people are expected to achieve some level of protection a few weeks after the first injection, but full protection may not happen until a few weeks after the second injection. Even when fully vaccinated, it is still possible to be infected by the virus, as the vaccine does not offer 100% protection.
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