Coronavirus

Denton County adds 26 new coronavirus cases, including another at living center

Denton County reported 26 new coronavirus cases Wednesday to bring its total to 547, including 207 recoveries and 14 deaths.

One of the new cases is a resident of the Denton State Supported Living Center, which now has reported 101 total COVID-19 cases, including 54 residents and 47 employees.

The center serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Also, there are 17 residents of long-term care facilities across the county who have tested positive.

Of the total confirmed pandemic cases, 112 patients are in their 50s, 108 are in their 40s, 101 are in their 60s, 85 are in their 30s, and 71 are in their 20s. There have have been 42 patients in their 70s and 16 patients 80 or older. Twelve patients have been 19 or younger.

This story was originally published April 15, 2020 at 4:56 PM.

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Stefan Stevenson
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Stefan Stevenson was a sports writer for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from 1997 to 2022. He covered TCU athletics, the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Cowboys.
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