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94 additional positive #COVID19 cases have been reported by Dallas County Health and Human Services. We now have 1,015 confirmed cases in Dallas County. The 18th death from COVID-19 is being reported - a Dallas resident in his 30’s who had been critically ill and had no underlying high-risk health conditions.
If you have #COVID19-related questions, I’ll be participating in a nationwide #AsktheMayor Twitter Q&A at noon Friday, April 3. I'll try to answer as many questions as I can! Tweet your question with #AskMayorJohnson to join in.
Addressing the public regarding the emergency regulations I signed last night to help the City of Dallas in the fight against COVID-19. The regulations extend Dallas County’s latest orders to all of the City of Dallas and require hospitals to report bed and ventilator capacity.
This data will be made available to the public. As I said when we required COVID-19 testing data from all labs in the city, transparency and facts are key to slowing the spread of this virus.
Challenging days are ahead. The numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases and the numbers of unemployed people are both rising quickly. This insidious virus will test us. But it will not break us. Dallas is strong and resilient. And we will bounce back from all of this.
This was on a neighbor’s lawn today. Very sweet and much appreciated. Thank you, Dallas, for your support and for staying at home! Let’s beat this thing!
Glad to see things are going well at Johnson Prep, est. 2020. I’ve got two sons enrolled this semester and I’ve got a serious crush on their teacher, Mrs. Johnson!😍
Today, I updated the @CityofDallas emergency regulations to align the entire city with Dallas County’s stay-at-home order. Going forward, I am hoping for a regional approach to the #COVID19 response. Watch my statement (link in bio).
#COVID19 Update: Drive-through testing sites in Dallas have lifted the age restriction to test more North Texans.
Criteria for testing sites: -Shortness of breath
-Cough
- Must show a temperature of 99.6 or higher
You do not have to be a Dallas resident.
We are trying to conduct a City Council meeting with video conferencing today. Obviously, this is not ideal, and we have had technical difficulties, but bear with us as we make adjustments to accommodate social distancing. #COVID19
Our new #COVID19 regulations apply to the entire City of Dallas, including the portions outside of Dallas County. (English and Spanish) Please share.
Speaking to the media this morning about the proclamation I issued last night declaring a Local State of Disaster. This was a necessary step to respond to a rapidly evolving situation. Given evidence of community spread of #COVID19 in Dallas, we must act now to slow the spread.
We’ve seen how this pandemic has escalated in the rest of the world, and we know that taking precautions immediately will save lives. We considered how many government leaders elsewhere wish they had enacted measures such as this when their number of reported cases was lower.
We must take #COVID19 seriously. The numbers of cases will grow. And this virus is more lethal than the seasonal flu. Still, there is absolutely no reason to panic. We have a plan to minimize and slow down the spread of this disease.
Dallas is a strong and resilient city. We will get through this, but it will take all of us. I’m calling on our businesses, faith leaders, community leaders & all Dallasites to consider what you can do — even if it’s just practicing better hygiene to protect yourself and others.
Here is the official proclamation I issued tonight declaring a state of local emergency in the City of Dallas to help us slow the spread of #COVID19:
Moments ago, I signed a proclamation declaring a state of emergency in the City of Dallas. Given the evidence of community spread of #COVID19, this was a necessary step that gives the City the authority to do what it needs to do to protect public health, safety, and welfare.
It was great to be back at the Momentous Institute today to speak to the Salesmanship Club for their 100th anniversary. I applaud the work they have been doing for years to help families in Dallas. During my speech, I spoke about the need for businesses to join Dallas Works.
Just left City Hall after meeting with the leaders of nearly all of the hospitals, colleges, transportation agencies, and school districts that serve Dallas. I am confident we will be prepared to deal with coronavirus should a case arise in our city.
Yesterday, I met with my Mayor’s Task Force on Safe Communities to thank them for the work they put in to produce a report with community-driven and data-supported solutions that will be implemented to reduce violent crime in Dallas. I am grateful for their service to our city!
I helped break ground this morning at The Galbraith in downtown Dallas. We need this kind of mixed-use development near public transit — and half of the units will be affordable! Looking forward to seeing this building go up.
I enjoyed welcoming Janet Kafka, Honorary Consul of Spain, to City Hall today. We had a wonderful discussion about improving the relationship between Spain and the City of Dallas. 🇪🇸🇺🇸
I had a great meeting this morning with the LULAC, Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber & Regional Hispanic Contractors Association Advocacy Group (Latinos en Acción) to discuss increasing equity at City Hall in procurement, board appointments, staffing, and other key areas.
I had the privilege today of speaking at SMU’s Black Excellence Brunch. I spoke about SMU and the city’s growing bond, and why working together will create a better city, a better university, and a better world. Here’s to excellence! 💯🐎
Yesterday, I had a robust discussion about domestic violence at a Genesis breakfast. I also signed up to become a HeRO, and I encourage other men to do the same. We can’t afford to be passive about domestic violence in Dallas.
