Texas Coronavirus Updates

[Elderberry]

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/03/02/coronavirus-texas-cases-latest-updates-san-antonio/

As of June 22, Texas says 114,881 people test positive for coronavirus

The Texas Department of State Health Services is tracking COVID-19 cases in Texas by county. The numbers are reported by local health officials and may not represent all cases of the disease given limited testing. The state numbers may lag behind other local news reports and cases that local health officials are disclosing.

State data released the morning of June 22 shows that there were at least 114,881 coronavirus cases in Texas. There were 2,192 reported deaths and 3,711 patients are known to be hospitalized. As of June 21, at least 1,549,009 viral tests and 166,168 antibody tests have been administered.

County      Number     Deaths
          of cases   

Harris     21,053       325
Dallas     16,845       314
Tarrant     8,955       208
Bexar       6,882        97
Travis      6,210       110
El Paso     4,553       120
Fort Bend   3,069        50
Potter      2,822        39
Collin      2,223        38
Denton      2,163        36
       
Statewide 114,881     2,192
See all (241) at link.

[Elderberry]

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/03/02/coronavirus-texas-cases-latest-updates-san-antonio/

As of June 23, Texas says 120,370 people test positive for coronavirus

The Texas Department of State Health Services is tracking COVID-19 cases in Texas by county. The numbers are reported by local health officials and may not represent all cases of the disease given limited testing. The state numbers may lag behind other local news reports and cases that local health officials are disclosing.

State data released the morning of June 23 shows that there were at least 120,370 coronavirus cases in Texas. There were 2,220 reported deaths and 4,092 patients are known to be hospitalized. As of June 22, at least 1,597,290 viral tests and 170,411 antibody tests have been administered.

County      Number     Deaths
          of cases   

Harris     23,047       332
Dallas     17,299       317
Tarrant     9,126       210
Bexar       7,156        97
Travis      6,339       112
El Paso     4,677       122
Fort Bend   3,132        50
Potter      2,831        39
Collin      2,250        38
Denton      2,219        36
       
Statewide 120,370     2,220

See all (242) at link.

[Elderberry]

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/03/02/coronavirus-texas-cases-latest-updates-san-antonio/

As of June 24, Texas says 125,921 people test positive for coronavirus

The Texas Department of State Health Services is tracking COVID-19 cases in Texas by county. The numbers are reported by local health officials and may not represent all cases of the disease given limited testing. The state numbers may lag behind other local news reports and cases that local health officials are disclosing.

State data released the morning of June 24 shows that there were at least 125,921 coronavirus cases in Texas. There were 2,249 reported deaths and 4,389 patients are known to be hospitalized. As of June 23, at least 1,630,258 viral tests and 175,384 antibody tests have been administered.

County      Number     Deaths
          of cases   

Harris     24,421       335
Dallas     17,744       324
Tarrant     9,386       211
Bexar       7,467       100
Travis      6,596       114
El Paso     4,809       122
Fort Bend   3,176        50
Potter      2,838        39
Collin      2,359        38
Denton      2,302        36
     
Statewide 125,921     2,249

See all (242) at link.

[Elderberry]

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/03/02/coronavirus-texas-cases-latest-updates-san-antonio/

As of June 25, Texas says 131,917 people test positive for coronavirus

The Texas Department of State Health Services is tracking COVID-19 cases in Texas by county. The numbers are reported by local health officials and may not represent all cases of the disease given limited testing. The state numbers may lag behind other local news reports and cases that local health officials are disclosing.

State data released the morning of June 25 shows that there were at least 131,917 coronavirus cases in Texas. There were 2,296 reported deaths and 4,739 patients are known to be hospitalized. As of June 24, at least 1,659,340 viral tests and 176,697 antibody tests have been administered.

County      Number     Deaths
          of cases   

Harris     25,786       346
Dallas     18,135       328
Tarrant     9,846       215
Bexar       7,814       104
Travis      6,914       116
El Paso     4,984       125
Fort Bend   3,267        51
Potter      2,843        39
Hidalgo     2,503        29
Collin      2,449        39
       
Statewide 131,917     2,296
See all (243) at link.

[catfish1957]

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/03/02/coronavirus-texas-cases-latest-updates-san-antonio/

As of June 25, Texas says 131,917 people test positive for coronavirus

The Texas Department of State Health Services is tracking COVID-19 cases in Texas by county. The numbers are reported by local health officials and may not represent all cases of the disease given limited testing. The state numbers may lag behind other local news reports and cases that local health officials are disclosing.

Appreciate you updating these stats, and I guess you have been keeping up pretty closely.   My big question is ...  Here, and it seems everywhere else there seems to be this overwhelming backlog of pending positive cases.  I mean geez, you either die or you recover.....   Why won't they bring or update these numbers to reflect.  Because I have trouble beleiveing you suffer 4 months, and remain an active case this many times, and for this long.

[mystery-ak]

Texas Orders Bars Shut Amid Surge in Confirmed Virus Cases
https://www.breitbart.com/news/texas-orders-bars-shut-amid-surge-in-confirmed-virus-cases/

[Elderberry]

Appreciate you updating these stats, and I guess you have been keeping up pretty closely.   My big question is ...  Here, and it seems everywhere else there seems to be this overwhelming backlog of pending positive cases.  I mean geez, you either die or you recover.....   Why won't they bring or update these numbers to reflect.  Because I have trouble beleiveing you suffer 4 months, and remain an active case this many times, and for this long.

@catfish1957

Why aren’t coronavirus recoveries always reported?

Dallas News by  Catherine Marfin May 19, 2020

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/public-health/2020/05/19/why-arent-coronavirus-recoveries-always-reported/

Health experts say the numbers are not always accurate and not the most important measure for charting the course of an outbreak.

As public officials and health experts continually refer to new coronavirus cases and deaths to find clues to when restrictions on daily life can be lifted safely, many people are eager for news on another, more reassuring metric: coronavirus recoveries.

Health departments across North Texas report COVID-19 statistics daily, and Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties regularly report new recoveries alongside the new infections.

But other places, including Dallas County, don’t. The state provides recovery numbers, but the figures aren’t reported at the national level.

So why isn’t recovery data always reported? Here’s what you need to know.

Recovery numbers aren’t always reliable

Health experts say that during outbreaks like COVID-19, recovery data is scarce and not always accurate.

Most COVID-19 cases are mild, and because many places in the United States, including Texas, lack significant testing capacity, it’s possible many people have had the virus and not known it and aren’t included in the totals.

There’s no reporting requirement for health care providers or patients in Texas, so numbers are only estimates, health experts say.

More at link.

[catfish1957]

@catfish1957

Why aren’t coronavirus recoveries always reported?

Dallas News by  Catherine Marfin May 19, 2020

Thanks....   GIGO

[PeteS in CA]

Betwixt the total number of cases on one side and the (deaths + recoveries) on the other is a ginormous gulf of I-don't-care forgetfulness. Or is it a case of having an accurate count of recoveries "inconveniences" some agenda? I'm not sure this gulf can be explained by stupidity or carelessness.

[Elderberry]

Opinion: Here’s what determines who has recovered from coronavirus — and it includes two more tests

Market Watch by  Tom Duszynski 4/11/2020

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/heres-what-determines-who-has-recovered-from-coronavirus-and-it-includes-two-more-tests-2020-04-07

COVID-19 recovery is about more than just feeling better

Why have so few people officially recovered in the U.S.?

This is a dangerous virus, so the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is being extremely careful when deciding what it means to recover from COVID-19. Both medical and testing criteria must be met before a person is officially declared recovered.

Medically, a person must be fever-free without fever-reducing medications for three consecutive days. They must show an improvement in their other symptoms, including reduced coughing and shortness of breath. And it must be at least seven full days since the symptoms began.

In addition to those requirements, the CDC guidelines say that a person must test negative for the coronavirus twice, with the tests taken at least 24 hours apart.

Only then, if both the symptom and testing conditions are met, is a person officially considered recovered by the CDC.

This second testing requirement is likely why there were so few official recovered cases in the U.S. until late March. Initially, there was a massive shortage of testing in the U.S. So while many people were certainly recovering over the last few weeks, this could not be officially confirmed. As the country enters the height of the pandemic in the coming weeks, focus is still on testing those who are infected, not those who have likely recovered.

Many more people are being tested now that states and private companies have begun producing and distributing tests. As the number of available tests increases and the pandemic eventually slows in the country, more testing will be available for those who have appeared to recover. As people who have already recovered are tested, the appearance of any new infections will help researchers learn how long immunity can be expected to last.

More at link.

[Idiot]

Texas Orders Bars Shut Amid Surge in Confirmed Virus Cases
https://www.breitbart.com/news/texas-orders-bars-shut-amid-surge-in-confirmed-virus-cases/

There goes my weekend.   

[roamer_1]

There goes my weekend.   

You ain't got tailgates and bonfires down there, Tater?
Better way to go anyway, IMHO... Rather be down at the river, sure enough.

[Elderberry]

Newsfeed-Nextdoor

Emergency Alert. The following is a message from Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo:

Today, I upgraded the County’s COVID-19 public threat level from significant (orange, level two) to severe (red, level one). Level one indicates a “severe and uncontrolled” level of COVID-19, meaning outbreaks are worsening, contact tracing capacity is strained or exceeded, and healthcare surge is likely. To slow this uncontrolled spread of COVID-19, all Harris County residents should adhere to the following guidelines as closely as possible:

-Stay home, except for the most essential needs like going to the grocery store for food and medicine.
-Avoid and cancel all gatherings of any size.
-Essential workers practice special precautions to prevent spread.
-All vulnerable individuals (65+ or with pre-existing health conditions) stay home.
-Self-quarantine for 14 days if in close and prolonged contact with someone who has tested positive with COVID-19.
-Wear face coverings to protect others.
-Avoid non-essential business and personal travel. Avoid public transportation where possible.
-Cancel visits to nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and hospitals.
-Avoid and cancel all indoor and outdoor gatherings, including concerts, rodeos, large sporting events, etc. Schools and afterschool activities for youth close, as directed by educational authorities.

Our situation is precarious -- we are on the edge but there is still time to step back. Stay in and work from home except for essential business. Wear a face covering if you absolutely have to be out. We are doing the best we can with what we have, but if we are not all in this together, we can expect to suffer more severe consequences in a matter of weeks. We’ve flattened the curve before, and we can do it again.

Thank you,
Lina Hidalgo

[Idiot]

Newsfeed-Nextdoor

I made my daily trip to Lowes....   I'd say maybe 5% were wearing masks.

[Elderberry]

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/03/02/coronavirus-texas-cases-latest-updates-san-antonio/

As of June 26, Texas says 137,624 people test positive for coronavirus

The Texas Department of State Health Services is tracking COVID-19 cases in Texas by county. The numbers are reported by local health officials and may not represent all cases of the disease given limited testing. The state numbers may lag behind other local news reports and cases that local health officials are disclosing.

State data released the morning of June 26 shows that there were at least 137,624 coronavirus cases in Texas. There were 2,324 reported deaths and 5,102 patients are known to be hospitalized. As of June 25, at least 1,697,334 viral tests and 177,863 antibody tests have been administered.

County      Number     Deaths
          of cases   

Harris     27,017       353
Dallas     18,538       334
Tarrant    10,363       218
Bexar       8,452       104
Travis      7,097       116
El Paso     5,217       126
Fort Bend   3,397        51
Potter      2,854        39
Hidalgo     2,713        29
Denton      2,494        37
     
Statewide 137,624     2,324
See all (244) at link.

[Bigun]

HOW MANY COVID DEATHS ARE THERE, REALLY?


Don't miss this little gem in the article:

It means that if, technically, even if you died of a clear alternate cause but you had COVID at the same time it’s still listed as a COVID death. So, everyone that’s listed as a COVID death doesn’t mean that that was the cause of the death, but they had COVID at the time of death.

The CDC has a huge institutional interest in maximizing the COVID problem, but it admits that the fatality numbers are misleading:

The Centers for Disease Control admits as much in its June 24 update of the data:

“For 7% of the deaths, COVID-19 was the only cause mentioned.”

You read that right: not 97%, 7%.

“For deaths with conditions or causes in addition to COVID-19, on average, there were 2.5 additional conditions or causes per death.”

Why is this important? Because in all likelihood, the actual Wuhan fatality rate is not much different from a relatively virulent seasonal flu. Every year, the seasonal flu bug kills tens of thousands of Americans. Just two years ago, the CDC says it killed 62,000–and that was without a Medicare spiff or other pressures to build up the numbers. The reality is, I think, that in response to the COVID-19 epidemic, we devastated our economy–which means that we devastated tens or hundreds of millions of lives–needlessly.

[Hoodat]

I have a colleague from Kerr County who tested positive twice.  Never had a single symptom.  He quarantined for over a month before taking two more tests that came up negative.  Now he is back at work.

Statistically, he got counted as a Covid case (even though he never showed any Covid symptoms).  And because he never showed any symptoms, he will never be counted as 'recovered'.

[Bigun]

When the interests (get rid of  Trump at any cost) of the CHICOMS and Democrats align LOOK OUT!

[Elderberry]

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/03/02/coronavirus-texas-cases-latest-updates-san-antonio/

As of June 27, Texas says 143,371 people test positive for coronavirus

The Texas Department of State Health Services is tracking COVID-19 cases in Texas by county. The numbers are reported by local health officials and may not represent all cases of the disease given limited testing. The state numbers may lag behind other local news reports and cases that local health officials are disclosing.

State data released the morning of June 27 shows that there were at least 143,371 coronavirus cases in Texas. There were 2,366 reported deaths and 5,523 patients are known to be hospitalized. As of June 26, at least 1,722,826 viral tests and 180,835 antibody tests have been administered.


County      Number     Deaths
          of cases   
Harris     28,255       361
Dallas     19,034       344
Tarrant    10,706       222
Bexar       8,857       105
Travis      7,097       116
El Paso     5,330       127
Fort Bend   3,645        52
Hidalgo     2,892        31
Potter      2,858        39
Galveston   2,667        40
       
Statewide 143,371     2,366

See all (244) at link.

[Elderberry]

TMC hospitals go into Phase 2 surge plans as ICU capacity exceeds 100%

Houston Chronicle by  Todd Ackerman July 1, 2020

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/local/prognosis/article/TMC-hospitals-go-into-Phase-2-surge-plans-as-ICU-15380224.php

Texas Medical Center hospitals Wednesday began converting some regular floor beds into intensive care units Wednesday in response to a spike in COVID-19 patients that brought volumes above base capacity.

The hospitals invoked their surge plans’ “Phase 2” after ICU capacity exceeded 100 percent for the first time during the pandemic, according to a medical center dashboard slide. The phase involves reallocating staff and equipment to create more ICU space.

The medical center, which boasts 1,330 ICU beds under Phase 1 operations, had 1,350 such patients in house Wednesday. Full invocation of Phase 2 would provide 373 additional ICU beds. Phase 3, if necessary, would provide another 504.

More at link.

[LadyLiberty]

Dr Klotman from Baylor College of Medicine does a weekly update every Friday.  This is last week's, and I'm looking forward to tomorrow's:

 
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[catfish1957]

WTF???

Abbott issues mandatory mask use order in Texas!!!!!!

https://kfdm.com/news/local/breaking-governor-issues-mandatory-mask-order

[Ghost Bear]

WTF???

Abbott issues mandatory mask use order in Texas!!!!!!

https://kfdm.com/news/local/breaking-governor-issues-mandatory-mask-order

What's the point of having a Republican in office, if he's just going to give in and do what the Democrats demand?

[berdie]

WTF???

Abbott issues mandatory mask use order in Texas!!!!!!

https://kfdm.com/news/local/breaking-governor-issues-mandatory-mask-order


I guess I'm just goofy (wrong thing to post on a political board, lol) But...who cares? Wear one, it ain't a big deal The powers that be don't know enough to make me comfortable. It may help...it may not. Just not a big deal.

[libertybele]

My two cents (and I'm not a Texan) -- I wish our governor would mandate masks -- too many youngsters and others who feel that it's not going to affect them -- they could be asymptomatic and pass it on to others. Too many illegals not social distancing nor practicing basic hygiene. FL experienced an increase today of over 10,000 new cases.  An 11 year old died of corona today -- no record of contact with anyone having the virus and hadn't been outside the state. Last week a 17 year old died of corona.

I believe this is a different strain then before and that's why the increase of cases and it's affecting kids too.  Time that we all try to do what we can to contain the spread.

Whether or not the masks work is very debatable, but if they do help, then great, no harm done.