Denton County records fourth death, extends stay order as 70% of cases spread locally
Denton County reported its fourth coronavirus-related death and 15 more cases to bring the countywide case total to 206.
The county commissioners extended the stay-at-home mandate to April 7, and Denton County Judge Andy Eads said it’s likely to continue longer.
Health officials confirmed the death of a The Colony man in his 60s. He had contracted COVID-19 locally and had been hospitalized..
“Today, we have learned of yet another death due to COVID-19 which has impacted our communities in Denton County,” Eads said in a release. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to this man’s family as well as the families of those who have also been victims of this terrible pandemic.”
Another resident and an employee at the Denton State Supported Living Center are included in the 15 new patients. Fifty residents and 23 employees at the center have now contracted COVID-19.
Of the county’s 206 cases, 144 contracted the virus locally, including 74 who had contact with a previously known case. Fifty patients have recovered.
“We know these strict measures cause hardships, but we must keep residents at home to curb community spread and limit the potential for overwhelming our medical facilities,” Eads said.
