Carrollton man is Denton County’s 16th coronavirus death
Denton County reported on Saturday its 16th coronavirus-related death and seven new cases.
The latest death is a Carrollton man in his 70s who had been hospitalized.
The county has confirmed 592 COVID-19 cases, including 248 recoveries and 16 deaths. There were 94 confirmed cases in Carrollton, including 64 in Denton County (30 in Dallas County) as of Friday.
“We hope everyone will take a moment to keep our fellow residents affected by this pandemic in your thoughts and prayers,” Denton 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.”
No new cases were reported at the Denton State Supported Living Center, where 54 residents and 47 employees have contracted the coronavirus.
Seventeen residents of long-term care facilities across the county have tested positive for COVID-19.
This story was originally published April 18, 2020 at 6:01 PM.
