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State and County Data Told Different Stories About Total Deaths from COVID-19
There was always a small difference between what we heard from the state and the county. But when October came, that difference became a gulf. Let's talk about why.
By Steven Monacelli
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The Governor Is Lifting the State’s COVID-19 Restrictions
Beginning next Wednesday, the mandate to wear a mask is gone, as are any occupancy limits at any type of business.
By Matt Goodman
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Dallas’ COVID Hospitalizations Nearing the Trigger for a Rollback
If the hospital census continues like it is, the governor's executive order will trigger a reduction in capacity at many businesses.
By Matt Goodman
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Dallas County’s COVID-19 Numbers Point to Trouble Leading Into Thanksgiving
New infections are up, hospitalizations are up, and health officials are pleading with the public to heed their advice ahead of Thanksgiving.
By Matt Goodman
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Are We Winning the War Against COVID-19?
It can be difficult to follow the daily deluge of new data and science surrounding the pandemic. We asked two of Dallas County's public health leaders for clarity.
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The DMA Reopens August 14, But Is It Safe To Visit a Museum?
The news from the Dallas Museum of Art comes days after Dallas Contemporary announced it would stay closed for the remainder of 2020.
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For the First Day Since July 3, New Coronavirus Infections Fall Below 1,000
Some much needed good news for Dallas County: hospitalizations are also plateauing.
By Matt Goodman
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Read This First-Person Account From an ICU Nurse Treating COVID
People Newspapers landed an essay that takes you inside the COVID ward.
By Matt Goodman
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Even the White House Says Texas Should Be Doing More To Control the Coronavirus
A leaked report from the Trump administration paints a gloomy picture of what we already know: we aren't doing enough.
By Matt Goodman
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More People Left Their Homes on July 4 Than Memorial Day, According to Data
The Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation found a 3 percent increase in July 4 mobility compared to Memorial Day, the last time we saw a major spike attributed to an event.
By Matt Goodman