DALLAS — Medical City Healthcare is warning North Texans ahead of Fourth of July gatherings that cases of COVID-19 have been on the rise in recent weeks.
According to Medical City Healthcare, positive cases have doubled in the past month and despite low hospitalization rates, the community must remain vigilant to the virus.
"Our community is experiencing a rise in COVID-19 cases," Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Parra said. "While hospitalizations remain low, we are seeing notable increases in respiratory virus indicators, particularly at our CareNow clinics, which provide rapid testing for non-emergency cases."
Medical City says the Texas Department of State Health Services reported a 19.4% increase in cases in week 24 statewide.
Parra encourages everyone to take the following preventative measures:
- Stay home when feeling unwell
- Keep up with COVID-19 vaccination and booster shots
- Practice good hand hygiene
Medical City says patients with underlying medical conditions are at higher risk of having a severe COVID-19 infection that may include symptoms like trouble breathing, persistent chest pain, confusion, and pale grey skin and lips.
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