A man in his 60s is first coronavirus-related death in Hood County
A man in his 60s with preexisting health issues is the first confirmed coronavirus-related death in Hood County.
The man died on Thursday, health officials report.
There have been eight confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county, including one patient who has recovered. Seventy-nine people have tested negative and 55 tests are pending results.
Half the patients contracted the virus from travel, two from infected family members and two from work contacts.
Heath officials report that all patients and contacts under investigation are in home isolation, if not hospitalized.
This story was originally published April 3, 2020 at 11:45 AM.
Stefan Stevenson
Fort Worth Star-Telegram