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It also means that each day’s positivity rate will be an oft-changing number, fluctuating as officials collect lab results over time. It marks the latest in a series of data methodology changes and corrections health officials have issued over the course of the pandemic. While touting the new reporting method as an improvement, state officials defended the old system as providing the best information that was available at the time. “As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, so must the data we share,” Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner John Hellerstedt said in a prepared statement. Texas health officials said Monday that the positivity rate is just one of many metrics that inform disease surveillance.

Here are things you need to know for Wednesday, July 1:1. Texas hits new daily case high with almost 7,000 coronavirus cases Tuesday; 75K cases reported in last 3 weeksThere were 6,975 new coronavirus cases reported in Texas as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, which is a new high for cases reported in a single day in the state. Data from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services shows that between June 8 and June 29, there have been 75,000 new cases reported in the state. Suspect wanted in connection to Fort Hood criminal investigation kills himself: Killeen PDPolice said a person wanted in connection to a Fort Hood criminal case died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Wednesday morning. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, assisted investigators with the Fort Hood Criminal Investigation Division in one of their criminal cases.

HOUSTON – Texas Gov. We must continue to protect our most vulnerable populations, mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Texas, and protect public health.”To apply, visit the Texas Health and Human Services website. As of Tuesday, 682 nursing homes and 267 assisted living facilities in Texas reported at least one case of coronavirus. The Houston Public Health Region reported:Facilities in Houston Public Health Region Cases Deaths Recoveries Nursing homes 1,693 222 586 Assisted Living Facilities 247 36 113Learn more about Texas’ public health regions here and the Houston public health region here. See more information on coronavirus in Texas nursing homes here.