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Coronavirus Update: Evictions in Texas are halted, Dallas County reports 61 more coronavirus cases

Our Coronavirus Update will keep you informed on the latest developments, what we know so far, and how you can stay prepared.

Good evening. Here is a look at the latest on the coronavirus and how it’s impacting Texans locally, across the U.S., and internationally.

The latest:

1. Evictions in Texas are halted, but what happens to renters when the suspension lifts? Advocates worry Dallas-Fort Worth could see a spike in homelessness once the coronavirus eviction suspensions lift.

2. Dallas County reports 61 more coronavirus cases, 11th death; 3rd Dallas officer tests positive. There are now 549 known cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County.

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3. As local officials shrink jail populations due to coronavirus, Texas Gov. Abbott blocks release of some inmates who can’t pay bail. The sweeping move — which suspends a swath of the state law on bail — comes as advocates and local governments across the country work to minimize population in lock-ups, where the risk of contracting COVID-19 is particularly high given poor sanitary conditions and close quarters.

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By the numbers

There are:

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576 confirmed North Texas cases

10 fatalities in North Texas

1,539 confirmed Texas cases

20 fatalities in Texas

529,093 confirmed worldwide cases

122,135 worldwide recoveries

Source: The Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins

Per County

There are:

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549 confirmed Dallas cases

134 confirmed Collin cases

165 confirmed Denton cases

155 confirmed Tarrant cases

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4 confirmed Rockwall cases

See an interactive map of cases across the state of Texas here.

Your Questions

The Dallas Morning News has partnered with KXAS-TV (NBC5) to provide answers from top medical experts to readers’ questions. You can see a video of the full discussion here.

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With regards to COVID-19, why is it okay for daycares to stay open but schools close?

“The way I would answer that is, this is an overall community strategy. We know that schools have the highest percentage of individuals coming into the closest contact. Not just a classroom, but a school itself. Daycares are smaller, so while the distancing might be the same, it’s really a question of how many people are coming together in those environments.” -Dr. John Carlo, CEO of Prism Health North Texas

Stories of resilience

As the impact of coronavirus spreads across North Texas, residents are remaining positive, showing ingenuity and creativity during this challenging time. Communities are coming together to help their neighbors, sharing resources, recipes and prayers.

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We want to hear your stories of resilience. Have you or someone you know had a positive experience during the pandemic? Are you connecting with friends and family in new ways? Share your story.

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