Tarrant County reports 111 new coronavirus cases, another death in Fort Worth
Tarrant County reported 111 additional COVID-19 cases and another death Sunday, bringing the total coronavirus-related deaths to 53.
A man in his 70s from Fort Worth died, Tarrant County Public Health said in a news release.
As of Sunday, Tarrant County had 1,947 total cases and 283 recoveries.
“Every death that occurs is regrettable and makes us mindful of the toll this virus is taking in our community,” said Tarrant County Public Health Director Vinny Taneja in the press release.
On Saturday, 130 cases were reported, the second-highest single-day increase in cases behind the 147 cases announced Friday. On Thursday, officials announced 129 cases.
This story was originally published April 26, 2020 at 3:05 PM.
Kaley Johnson
Fort Worth Star-Telegram