Dallas County reported 382 new cases of COVID-19 Monday, giving the county it's lowest daily count since June 16.
The county also reported three new COVID-19 deaths.
Tarrant and Collin counties reported no new deaths on Monday. Denton County reported one new death.
The Dallas County deaths included a Mesquite woman in her 60's, a Dallas man in his 70's and an Irving man in his 80's. All had been in the hospital with underlying high-risk health conditions.
Dallas County has now had less than 1,000 cases for 13 of the last 14 days.
Of the 691 reported deaths in Dallas County, local officials say 28% have been associated with long-term care facilities.
Tarrant County health officials reported 303 new coronavirus cases, and Collin County reported 22.
State officials reported 5,839 new cases in Texas on Monday. There have been 442,014 total coronavirus cases confirmed.
Denton reports 1 additional death, 94 new coronavirus cases
A man in his 80s is the latest person to die from the coronavirus in Denton County, health officials said Monday.
The man was a resident at the Brookhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carrollton.
Health officials also reported 94 new cases of COVID-19.
There have been 7,032 confirmed cases and 56 deaths since tracking began in March.
"Please continue protecting yourself and others by wearing masks and physical distancing when out," said Denton County Judge Andy Eads in a written statement.
Rockwall police officer died from COVID-19
The Rockwall police officer who had been hospitalized with COVID-19 died on Monday morning, the department said.
Tracy Gaines was admitted to the hospital on July 11 due to the illness.
Gaines likely contracted the disease at a small gathering at his house. His entire family tested positive for COVID-19, but he was the only one hospitalized.
Man accused of coronavirus testing supplies arrested
A 39-year-old man has been arrested on a burglary charge in connection with a burglary at a COVID-19 testing site.
Thomas Glenn Prater, 39, is accused of stealing the testing equipment and supplies between July 11 and July 12 at The Salvation Army's Pleasant Grove community center.
The testing site was scheduled to open Jul 13 but was delayed by a day because of the theft.
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Health experts recommend taking the following actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19:
- Wear a face covering.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Practice "social distancing" and stay at least 6 feet away from others and avoid large public gatherings
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
- Consult CDC’s travel website for any travel advisories and steps to protect yourself if you plan to travel outside of the U.S.