DALLAS — Tarrant County will be hosting multiple events through May to help people get registered for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Beginning March 29, all adults in the state will be eligible to receive a vaccine. The registration events in Tarrant County are beginning as early as this week.
Tarrant County Precinct 1 Commissioner Roy Charles Brooks said it is imperative that all eligible residents register. People can register anytime online.
"These events give us another opportunity to go out into our community and reach those who may have been overlooked or need help signing up," Brooks said.
Below is a list of the registration events:
- March 25: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m, Tarrant County College South Campus at 5301 Campus Dr., Fort Worth
- March 31: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tarrant County Charles F. Griffin Subcourthouse, 3500 Miller Ave., Fort Worth
- April 10: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Texas Wesleyan University at 1201 Wesleyan St., Fort Worth
- April 12: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Samaria Baptist Church at 4000 E. Berry St., Fort Worth
- April 15: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus East at 245 E. Belknap St., Fort Worth, 11 a.m.-3 pm. on April 17
- April 19: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Como First Missionary Baptist Church at 5228 Goodman Ave., Fort Worth
- April 24: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Los Pastores Panaderia at 3812 E. Rosedale St., Fort Worth
- April 26: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Great Commission Baptist Church at 7700 McCart Ave., Fort Worth
- May 3: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Baker Chapel AME at 1050 E. Humbolt St., Fort Worth
- May 8: Time to be announced, Fiesta Supermarket at 4245 E. Berry St., Fort Worth
- May 10: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., First St. John Cathedral at 2401 E. Berry St., Fort Worth
- May 15: Time to be announced, El Rancho Supermercado at 4812 South Freeway, Fort Worth
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Dallas County risk level moves from red to orange
Dallas County health officials announced 21 more coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday, bringing the confirmed death total to 3,434 since tracking began in March 2020.
Health officials said the deaths included both men and women who ranged in age from 30 to over 90.
Health officials also reported 270 new cases, including nine more that can be traced back to a high school dance and dinner on March 13.
Tuesday, Trinity Christian Academy in Addison confirmed that some students tested positive for COVID-19 and contact tracing shows the cases "likely stem from during spring break, an off-campus dance and other activities in homes."
The outbreak has now reached over 50 positive cases.
Despite the outbreak, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins says the “numbers have been trending in the right direction.”
Tuesday night, the Public Health Committee moved the COVID-19 risk level in the county from red to orange.
“This move signals that more activities can be considered safe by doctors if appropriate precautions are taken,” Jenkins said. “For instance, trips for haircuts and other person grooming outside the home are now considered safe if mask are worn and eating on a patio at an appropriate distance is also considered a safe option.”
Tarrant County reports 261 cases, five new deaths
The number of patients hospitalized due to coronavirus in Tarrant County remains the same as those reported one day ago. Officials said there are currently 221 patients in area hospitals, which is an improvement from one month ago when 570 were reported.
The county, however, did report additional deaths and cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. Health officials announced five new coronavirus-related deaths, which range from a Tarrant County man in his 80s to a man in his 50s. All five of the victims had underlying health conditions, according to officials.
Tarrant County now has 3,231 confirmed deaths since tracking began in March 2020. The county also reported 261 new cases, bringing its total confirmed count to 211,050.
Denton County reports 9 deaths
Denton County Public Health announced nine more residents died from COVID-19, bringing the countywide total to 462 deaths since tracking began in March 2020.
Health officials said the deaths include:
- A Corinth man in his 40s
- A Lewisville man in his 40s
- A Carrollton woman in her 50s
- A Denton man in his 60s
- A Lake Dallas man in his 60s
- A Carrollton man in his 70s
- A Denton woman in her 80s
- A woman in her 80s who was a resident at Flower Mound Assisted Living
- A man in his 80s who was a resident at Lake Village Nursing & Rehab in Lewisville
“As we report nine deaths from COVID-19 today, we hope you will keep their families in your thoughts and prayers,” Judge Andy Eads said. “We ask you to please continue to follow safety precautions as recommended by Denton County Public Health.”
DCPH also announced 115 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19, of which 89 are active cases. This increases the countywide total to 71,314 COVID-19 cases.
DCPH also reported that 337 more residents have recovered, increasing the countywide recovery total to 63,083.