As of Nov. 23, Tarrant County reported 1,124 new cases, bringing the total number of cases to 92,977 since the start of the pandemic. Out of these cases, 830 deaths have been reported.
With community spread of the virus still at a "substantial" level, county health officials are urging residents to avoid groups and only go out for essential outings.
We can bend the curve again, but we need your help to get there. We all have a role to play. Support local businesses by shopping online, picking up to-go food, and by wearing your mask so that their staff stays safe too. #COVID19 #Texas pic.twitter.com/1xMV9td36J
— Tarrant County Public Health (@TCPHtweets) November 17, 2020
The public is asked to celebrate the holidays with immediate family members and continue wearing a mask and social distancing while out for essential trips, officials said.
While individuals over the age of 65 account for 71% of all COVID-19 deaths, 36% of all reported cases are linked to individuals aged 25-44, according to the Tarrant County COVID-19 dashboard.
For hospital capacity, Tarrant County is currently at a 77% total bed occupancy rate and 36% ventilator occupancy rate. There are 778 beds occupied by confirmed COVID-19 patients, according to the dashboard.
The city of Fort Worth ranks first in the county in the number of positive cases with 42,008. Grapevine is number eight with 1,851 positive cases as of Nov. 23. Keller has 1,521 positive cases; Southlake has 936; and Colleyville has 933 cases.
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