Denton County confirms 7th death, 14 new coronavirus cases at living center
A man in his 90s living in a Lewisville nursing facility is the seventh person in Denton County to die from coronavirus-related complications.
The county announced 16 new COVID-19 cases Sunday to bring the total to 304, including 69 recovered patients and seven deaths.
A woman in her 70s living in a Lewisville nursing facility was the county’s sixth coronavirus death on Friday.
“As we report the loss of a seventh life to COVID-19 in Denton County today, we hope everyone will take a moment to keep our fellow residents affected by this pandemic in your thoughts and prayers,” County Judge Andy Eads said in a release.
“The seriousness of taking precautions cannot be overstated. With community spread endemic in our county, we must take the necessary steps to ensure we do not contribute to the problem.”
Fourteen of the new cases are employees of the Denton State Supported Living Center, including six who live outside of Denton County. A total of 89 people at the facility, including 50 residents, have contracted COVID-19.
This story was originally published April 5, 2020 at 4:46 PM.
