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Fall months bring rise in COVID-19 cases

by | Nov 5, 2020 | Latest

As cases of COVID-19 be­gan to slow in late summer, experts warned of a possible resurgence in the fall.

The start of the school year, complacency, extracurricular activities and the reopening of businesses were all seen as contributing factors to an in­crease in confirmed cases.

That uptick has slowly been on the rise since early Septem­ber, including a rise in hospi­talizations throughout the state and Collin County.

The county, however, has fared better in terms of reported cases than other more populated ar­eas of the state.

For the full story, see the Nov. 5 issue or subscribe online.

By Chad Engbrock • [email protected]

Collin College Summer/Fall 2026 Registration 2

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