Texas Becomes First State With More Than 1 Million Confirmed COVID-19 Cases.
Texas, the nation’s second-most populous state, has officially surpassed one million cases of COVID-19.
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The state has recorded 1,010,364 cases and 19,337 deaths since the pandemic began.
Texas also set a new daily record on Tuesday, recording 10,865 new coronavirus cases.
According to state figures, an estimated 132,146 cases are currently active — the most since August 17.
An estimated 6,170 COVID-19 cases are hospitalized — the most since August 18.
The state's rising numbers come as coronavirus continues to surge in the border cities of Laredo and El Paso.
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Laredo health officials report 934 currently active cases, with a total death toll of 367.
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El Paso reported another 1,292 cases on Tuesday, with 27,895 currently active cases and 682 total deaths.