Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
How The States Are Faring
AP: Texas Reports 4,879 New Coronavirus Cases, 116 More Deaths
Texas has 4,879 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and another 116 deaths due the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, state health officials reported Sunday. The Texas Department of State Health Services said there are now 486,362 confirmed cases in the state and 8,459 fatalities. The true number of coronavirus cases in Texas is likely higher because many people have not been tested, and studies suggest people can be infected and not feel sick. (8/9)
Dallas Morning News: Dallas County Reports 540 Coronavirus Cases And Five Deaths, Continuing Downward Trend
Dallas County continued a downward trend of coronavirus cases this week, reporting 540 new cases Saturday. It has been two weeks since the county reported over 1,000 cases in a single day. The county’s daily average of new cases fell to 463 this week. Last week’s average was 654 cases, down from 827 the week before. (Jones, 8/8)
AP: New Mexico Reports 205 More COVID-19 Cases, 4 More Deaths
Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 205 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases with four additional deaths. The latest numbers increase New Mexico’s case total to 22,315 and the death toll to at least 685. (8/9)
AP: Arizona Reports 816 New Coronavirus Cases And 13 More Deaths
Arizona health officials on Sunday reported 816 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases with 13 more deaths amid slowing of the state’s coronavirus outbreak. The Arizona Department of Health Services’ latest figures increased the state’s total confirmed COVID-19 cases to 186,923 and the reported death toll to 4,150. (8/9)
AP: Nevada Reports 811 New Coronavirus Cases And 8 More Deaths
Health officials in Nevada on Sunday reported 811 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide and eight additional deaths. That brings the state’s total to 56,230 cases and at least 957 known deaths since the pandemic began. (8/9)
AP: Navajo Nation Reports 36 More COVID-19 Cases, 2 More Deaths
Navajo Nation health officials have reported 36 more cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths. That brings the total number of people infected to 9,293 and the known death toll to 470 as of Saturday night. (8/9)
AP: North Dakota Tallies 91 New COVID-19 Cases
North Dakota health officials reported 91 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, pushing the state to record a new high in active cases. The Department of Health tallied 1,129 people with active cases of the coronavirus a day after it reported the most cases in a single day, with 181 on Saturday. Over the past two weeks, the rolling average number of daily new cases has increased by 11, an increase of 9%. (8/9)
AP: South Dakota Reports 129 New Cases Of COVID-19
South Dakota reported 129 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday and no new deaths, according to the Department of Health. The number of active cases remained above 1,000 for the second consecutive day, with 1,125 people who have active infections statewide. Over the past two weeks, the rolling average number of daily new cases has increased by about 24, an increase of 38%. (8/9)
AP: Oklahoma Reports 486 More Coronavirus Cases, No New Deaths
Oklahoma has 486 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases but no additional deaths due the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, state health officials reported Sunday. The Oklahoma State Department of Health said there are now 43,566 reported cases in the state and the death toll stands at 603. The true number of coronavirus cases in Oklahoma is likely higher because many people have not been tested, and studies suggest people can be infected and not feel sick. The health department said 36,052 people have recovered from the virus and there were 6,911 active cases Sunday. (8/9)
AP: Minnesota Records 9 COVID-19 Deaths, 806 Cases
Minnesota on Sunday recorded nine deaths from COVID-19, along with 806 new cases, according to the Department of Health. Four of the deaths reported were from residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities. The state has tallied 1,657 deaths from COVID-19 over the course of the pandemic. (8/9)
AP: Wisconsin Reports 621 Cases Of COVID-19, Two Deaths
Wisconsin on Sunday tallied 621 new cases of COVID-19, along with two more deaths, according to the Department of Health Services. Over the past two weeks, the rolling average number of daily new cases has decreased by 65, a decrease of about 7%. But the state set a single-day record on Saturday with 1,165 reported cases. (8/9)
AP: Indiana Tops 1,000 COVID-19 Cases For 4th Consecutive Day
Indiana public health officials on Sunday reported a fourth consecutive day of 1,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and one new death. The Indiana State Department said state has had 74,328 cases and 2,835 deaths since the start of the pandemic. More than 841,000 tests have been administered in Indiana. (8/9)
AP: Arkansas Reports 572 New Coronavirus Cases, Nine More Deaths
Arkansas has 572 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and nine additional deaths due the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, state health officials reported Sunday. The Arkansas Department of Health said there are now 49,383 confirmed cases of the virus in the state and a death toll of 544, up from 48,811 cases and 535 deaths reported Saturday. The true number of coronavirus cases in Oklahoma is likely higher because many people have not been tested, and studies suggest people can be infected and not feel sick. (8/9)
