Coronavirus Cases Increasing Near Cowboys Training Camp Site as Concern Rises

Political officials across the nation are beginning to come to the consensus that the resumption of professional sports will be pivotal in reopening the country. In regards to the west coast, California governor Gavin Newsom announced on Monday that pro sports could return as soon as the first week of June without spectators.

However, some disconcerting news surfaced on Monday pertaining to a specific region of the state that could drastically impact the offseason plans of an NFL team.

Locations near the Dallas Cowboys' training camp site have seen an uptick in positive coronavirus cases over the last 24 hours.

As Dallas News contributor Calvin Watkins notes, eight new positive cases of COVID-19 were disclosed in Oxford -- where the Cowboys hold their training camp -- on Monday, which brings the grand total in the city to 142.

The cumulative total in Ventura County now stands at 577, and Dallas should probably start brainstorming a contingency plan if there continues to be an uptick. According to the VC Star, 23 individuals were hospitalized with the virus on Monday, 10 of which were taken to the ICU.

Oxnard and Simi Valley, which has had 158 positive cases, are the cities (which are 30 miles apart) in Ventura County with the highest number of residents that have succumbed to the pandemic.

Considering these alarming tallies and how quickly and easily the virus is known to spread, the Cowboys might be forced to relocate their training camp this year if this situation doesn't improve.