Denton County reports 18th coronavirus death, 21 new cases
A Lewisville man in his 60s is the 18th coronavirus-related death in Denton County.
The man had been hospitalized after locally contracting COVID-19.
Health officials also announced 21 new cases, bringing the total to 619, including 258 recoveries.
Of the total confirmed COVID-19 cases, 167 patients are residents of Denton, including 54 residents of the Denton State Supported Living Center; 67 live in Carrollton; and 62 live in unincorporated parts of the county. There have been 45 cases in Lewisville.
Cases included 313 men and 306 women.
The patients by age group: 131 in their 40s, 126 in their 50s, 110 in their 60s, 91 in their 30s, 86 in their 20s and 46 in their 70s. There are 17 patients 80 or older and 12 patients 19 or younger.
Among the 18 COVID-19-related deaths, seven patients were in their 60s, five were in their 70s, four were 80 or older and one each were in their 40s and 50s.
This story was originally published April 21, 2020 at 5:59 PM.
