Today is a monumental day as we provided the highest number of vaccinations since we began operating our hub at Texas Motor Speedway, Denton County Judge Andy Eads said. This new record speaks to our ongoing efforts to efficiently get shots in arms. We have a terrific group of volunteers and staff who have helped in this endeavor and we are thankful for all they have done and continue to do.
To date, DCPH has provided over 313,000 vaccinations in Denton County.
DCPH continues to vaccinate people who have appointments and who have registered on the DCPH Vaccine Interest Portal waitlist.
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Dallas County health officials reported that 10 more people died from the novel coronavirus, bringing the countywide total to 2,951 confirmed deaths. Author: Briauna Brown Updated: 5:25 PM CST February 27, 2021
Dallas County health officials reported that 10 more people died from the novel coronavirus, bringing the countywide total to 2,951 confirmed deaths since tracking began in March 2020.
Health officials said Saturday’s deaths include:
A Dallas man in his 50s who had underlying high-risk health conditions
A DeSoto man in his 50s who had underlying high-risk health conditions
A Grand Prairie man in his 60s who had underlying high-risk health conditions
We are so appreciative of our local transportation partners who jumped at the opportunity to provide transportation to our residents who need assistance in arriving at Texas Motor Speedway, Denton County Judge Andy Eads said in a written statement. This effort is part of our mission to ensure everyone across all four corners of the county has access to transportation in order to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
To schedule a ride, people should call Denton County Transportation Authority customer service at 940-243-0077 as soon they receive a text, email or phone notification of their vaccination appointment.
Shuttle trips must be coordinated and booked with DCTA before arriving at one of the two shuttle hubs. The hubs are the DCTA Downtown Denton Transit Center, 604 E. Hickory St. in Denton, and the Hebron Station, 952 Lakeside Circle in Lewisville.
The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center will resume vaccination Tuesday, Mayor Eric Johnson said Monday.
The city of Dallas will give out 2,500 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and Methodist Dallas Medical Center will also give out 2,500 first doses between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Those doses were originally set to be distributed last week before the winter storm hit.
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the City of Dallas will start administering second doses to people who have received a first dose in the previous weeks. The city said 3,000 second doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be distributed, and MEthodist will provide an additional 2,000 second doses of the Pfizer vaccine.