An additional 249 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Dallas County, according to a May 8 press release.
Ten more people have died from the virus, the press release stated. They ranged from a Duncanville man in his 40s to a Garland man in his 90s. Among the reported deaths is a Richardson woman in her 60s who was a resident of a long-term care facility and had been hospitalized, according to the release.
The latest numbers bring Dallas County's total confirmed cases to 5,369 and a total of 135 deaths, the release stated.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins advised the public to avoid unnecessary crowds, maintain social distancing, practice good hygiene and wear a face mask in public.
