The Brief
- The number of COVID cases in North Texas is up now that children are back in school and interacting with one another.
- The CDC reports infection rates have increased in 34 states, with Texas being higher than other parts of the country.
- The numbers are still much lower than they were during the pandemic.
DALLAS – The number of COVID-19 infections in North Texas is on the rise.
The cases aren’t spiking at an alarming rate, but they do line up with the start of school.
COVID Cases Rising
By the numbers:
Dr. Jeffrey Kahn, the chief of infectious diseases at Children’s Health in Dallas, said the hospital has seen a 60% increase in positive cases heading into the start of school.…