COVID-19 Update

As of August 18, Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) is reporting 787 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total confirmed case count in Dallas County to 66,065 confirmed cases, including 839 confirmed deaths.

As a reminder, the Executive Order issued by Governor Greg Abbott on July 2 requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces remains in effect. Please continue to also follow these preventative measures to help reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Stay home when you are sick.
• Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and help young children do the same. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. If you do not have a tissue, use your sleeve (not your hands).

As of August 18, Addison had a total of 274 confirmed COVID-19 cases and no deaths according to Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS). DCHHS releases new numbers every Tuesday and Friday and reports can be found on their website here.

For more Addison COVID-19 updates, please visit www.addisontexas.net/covid19.