COVID-19 updates: Dallas County judge 'hopeful' cases and hospitalizations are continuing to trend down 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