First Case of Coronavirus Reported In Dallas County

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) — A 77-year-old man has Dallas County’s first presumptive positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) said he has an extensive travel history and is being treated at a Dallas-area hospital. He was immediately identified and isolated at the hospital and appropriate personal protective equipment was worn by hospital personnel.
“Cases of COVID-19 in the 9th largest county and the 4th most populous metropol