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What Is a Code Red?

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Dallas CountyOctober 15, 2020 6:10 am

What Is a Code Red?

NBC 5’s Ben Russell explains the Code Red given for Dallas County — the highest warning level asking residents to stay home and stay safe while health officials deal with the latest surge in COVID-19 cases.

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