3 more coronavirus deaths in Tarrant County, including man in 40s, plus 84 new cases
Tarrant County reported three more coronavirus-related deaths, including a Fort Worth man in his 40s, on Tuesday.
All three patients had underlying health conditions. The deaths also included a Fort Worth woman in her 90s and an Arlington man in his 90s.
The county added 84 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday for a total of 1,333, including 223 recoveries and 42 deaths.
“These deaths are unfortunate reminders that we are still in the fight against this deadly virus,” Tarrant County Public Health Director Vinny Taneja said in a news release.
Among the pandemic deaths, 60% (25) have been 65 years or older despite that age group making up 17% of the total cases. Thirty-one percent (13) of the deaths were between 45 and 64, and almost 10% (4) were between 25 and 44.
This story was originally published April 21, 2020 at 2:12 PM.
