Denton County’s 15th coronavirus death is Flower Mound man in his 60s
Denton County reported Thursday that a Flower Mound man in his 60s is its 15th coronavirus-related death.
The man had been hospitalized and contracted COVID-19 locally, according to health officials.
The county also confirmed 17 new coronavirus cases to increase the total to 564 cases, including 214 recoveries.
There have been 23 confirmed cases in Flower Mound, including one person who lives in Tarrant County and is not counted in Denton County’s total. Of the 23 cases, 15 patients have recovered.
No new cases were reported among residents or employees at the Denton State Supported Living Center, where 54 residents and 47 employees have contracted COVID-19.
No new cases were reported at long-term care facilities across the county, where 17 patients have been infected.
Among the total confirmed cases, 153 (including the 54 DSSLC residents) are in Denton, 62 are in Carrollton, 43 are in Frisco, 40 are in Little Elm, 40 are in Lewisville, and 35 are in The Colony.
This story was originally published April 16, 2020 at 5:51 PM.
