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COVID-19 updates: Dallas County adds 276 new cases

There have now been 70,376 cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County since tracking began in March.

This story will be updated throughout the day as new information is released.

Dallas County health officials reported an additional 276 cases of COVID-19 along with three deaths.

The three deaths include a Dallas woman in her 60s with underlying high-risk health conditions, an Irving woman in her 70s with underlying high-risk health conditions, and an Irving man in his 70s who did not have any underlying high-risk health conditions.

"This is strong evidence that masking, social distancing, hand washing, and avoiding unnecessary trips and any indoor activities where people cannot wear a mask 100% of the time is working," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.

There have now been 70,376 cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County since tracking began in March.

Of the 898 confirmed COVID-19 deaths, about 26% have been associated with long-term care facilities.

TCU reports 447 active coronavirus cases

Texas Christian University has reported 444 active student cases of COVID-19, about two weeks after classes resumed at the Fort Worth college.

There are three employees with coronavirus, according to the university's data. 

A week ago, there were 69 active cases among students and one active case among university employees. 

Students started moving back on campus Aug. 10.

RELATED: TCU begins student move-in as universities prepare for school amid the pandemic

Denton County reports 130 new cases

Denton County health officials reported 130 new confirmed cases, 60 of which are active cases.

The county has reported 9,875 cases since tracking began in March. 

Most cases have been in the 20 to 29 age group, followed by the 30 to 39 age group.

There have been 100 deaths in the county. Most deaths have been in the 80 and above age group followed by the 70 to 79 age group.

There have been 7,737 recoveries.

Daily new cases continue declining statewide

The state reported 3,972 new cases and 196 additional deaths.

The new daily reported cases are slowly declining. At the state's peak in mid-July, there were more than 10,000 positive cases reported.

Credit: Texas Health and Human Services

Hospitalizations are also declining. As of Friday, there are 4,422 hospitalizations. At the state's peak at the end of July, there were 10,893 hospitalizations.

Credit: Texas Health and Human Services

The seven-day average positivity rate is 12.31% as of Thursday.

Tarrant County reports 5 deaths

Tarrant County health officials reported five COVID-19 deaths Friday. 

The victims include four men from Arlington in their 90s, 80s, 70s, and 40s and a woman from Fort Worth in her 50s. 

Officials said all of the victims had underlying health conditions.

Tarrant County has reported 537 confirmed deaths from COVID-19 and 34,411 recoveries since tracking began in March.

Texas Motor Speedway cancels multiple events due to ongoing pandemic

Texas Motor Speedway announced Friday it has canceled several events next month and in October due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The events canceled include the following listed below: 

  • The Tony Stewart presents The Vankor Texas Sprint Car Nationals, an American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) event scheduled for Oct. 23-24. 
  • The Southwest Swap Meet (Sept. 17-20), the Goodguys 28th Summit Racing Lone Star Nationals (Sept. 25-27), and the Pate Swap Meet (Oct. 1-3). 

NASCAR will return to Texas Motor Speedway Oct. 24-25 with the Texas 500 weekend. Gates open at 10 a.m. and the event begins at 11 a.m. 

The O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 on Oct. 24 will also be held without spectators, officials said. Click here for ongoing updates on events. 

SMU has more than 30 active student cases of COVID-19

Southern Methodist University is reporting 31 students and three employees with active COVID-19 cases. The first day of classes began this past Monday.

The university uses a contact tracing protocol to identify and notify people on campus known to have come into close contact with the person infected. This contact tracing process takes place before SMU can release any information to the public. 

Close contact is described by the Centers for Disease Control as being within 6 feet for more than 15 minutes (without direct respiratory droplet exposure).

SMU will not release the name of any individual, only basic details of the case, to respect each person’s privacy. The list represents current cases of individuals who have a direct, on-campus connection by currently working, studying, or participating in activities at SMU.

Dallas Summer Musicals postpones Jersey Boys, Oklahoma!

On Friday, Dallas Summer Musicals announced the postponement of Jersey Boys and Oklahoma!

Jersey Boys was originally scheduled for November 10-22, 2020 at the Music Hall at Fair Park, and Oklahoma! on December 9-20, 2020 at the Winspear Opera House. 

Both productions will be rescheduled at a later date but will still remain part of the Dallas Summer Musicals' 2021 season.

The Dallas non-profit is in the process of contacting ticket holders, event organizers, employees, contractors and partners impacted by this postponement.

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