Virus deaths increase to 112 in Juárez, 142 in Chihuahua state

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico -- After a day with just one fatality, the number of deaths from coronavirus in Juárez jumped by seven to 112 on Saturday, contributing to a toll of 142 across Chihuahua state.

Juárez to date posted 474 confirmed virus cases, which amounts to the majority of the state's 760 total infections. Health leaders suggested the state's increase in new cases was a record; Juárez just a day prior had reported no new cases.

Across Mexico, there were 31,522 total cases and 3,160 deaths, officials said.