High Transmission Risk Leads Dallas County To Raise COVID Threat Level To Red

Dallas TX

04 August, 2021

11:48 AM

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CBS Dallas/Fort Worth August 4, 2021 A big announcement overnight out of Dallas County. In a unanimous decision, made by a public health committee consisting of an independent board of doctors and health experts, the COVID threat level in the county has been raised back to 'red' — the highest level possible. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins released some concerning new numbers overnight showing that there's been a 189% increase in cases in the past two weeks. Jenkins said COVID-related hospitalizations in North Texas are also up more than 300% since the end of June. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.