Tests confirmed another 9,782 infections, down from the single-day record of 10,028 in Texas.

The Texas Department of Health's data shows that 9,782 new cases of coronavirus were recorded on 9 July.

The Texas Department of Health's data shows that 9,782 new cases of coronavirus were recorded on 9 July.The new coronavirus cases reported from Texas show that active cases have risen every day since the outbreak began. The graph shows that a total of 9,782 new positive cases were reported in Texas on 9 July 2020 with more than 258,658 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state. (Ref Case Trends)

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