Fairview man is 12th coronavirus death in Collin County
Collin County reported its 12th coronavirus-related death on Friday.
The deceased was a 73-year-old Fairview man with underlying health conditions. He died at a local hospital Friday morning, according to health officials.
“We are sad to learn of the death of another member of our Collin County community today,” Collin County Judge Chris Hill said in a release. “All of us grieve together with his family during this difficult time.”
The county confirmed 521 COVID-19 cases, including 12 deaths and 320 patient recoveries. Seventeen patients are currently hospitalized and 980 people are being monitored by health officials.
The county has reported 3,250 negative tests.
This story was originally published April 17, 2020 at 3:57 PM.
Stefan Stevenson
Fort Worth Star-Telegram