Covid Cases Surge In Dallas Texas

With the pandemic frenzy coming to a end it seems as though Dallas just can’t catch a break ! Judge Clay Jenkins took to twitter to update the public on the current risk level of Covid-19

The COVID-19 Risk Level for Dallas County has been increased to yellow ⚠️🟡🟨 at the recommendation of the Public Health Committee. pic.twitter.com/xUQQCwXI9q

— Clay Jenkins (@JudgeClayJ) July 6, 2022

Dallas County raised its COVID-19 risk level to yellow on Wednesday as North Texas health authorities continue to report rising coronavirus case numbers and hospitalizations.

COVID-19 cases have increased by 20-30% in the past two weeks in Dallas County, according to a letter from the Dallas County Public Health Committee to Judge Clay Jenkins. The county has seen a 36% increase in COVID-related hospitalizations in the same timeframe.

Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 account for the majority of cases in the area, the letter said.

Dallas County had been at a risk level of green since April.