Texas again sets record high of Covid-19 hospitalizations
DALLAS, Texas — Texas saw more than 2,000 new cases of the coronavirus Saturday, along with another 18 deaths, and had a record number of people hospitalized for the second day in a row.
State health officials reported 2,331 new cases, bringing the total infections to 86,011 and the fatalities linked to Covid-19 rose to 1,957. However, the true number is likely higher because many people have not been tested, and studies suggest people can be infected and not feel sick.
The number of Texans hospitalized with the disease hit 2,242 Saturday, exceeding Friday’s record high of 2,166.
The new cases come in an upward trend following Texas’ re-opening that began in May. While thousands of hospital beds remain available, officials are voicing concern.
In El Paso on Saturday, the county reached the grim milestone of 100 virus deaths and also saw an increase in both hospitalizations and those needing intensive care.
