Denton County reports most new coronavirus cases in almost 2 months
Denton County reported 45 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, the most since March 27.
The county has confirmed 1,161 COVID-19 cases, including 28 deaths and 592 recoveries.
The 45 new cases are the most since health officials reported 54 on March 27. In the seven days prior to Wednesday, Denton County averaged 21 new cases a day. The last time the county reported 30 or more cases was 32 on April 8.
The first case in Denton County was reported on March 15. The county hasn’t reported a coronavirus-related death since May 14.
Collin County reported 17 new coronavirus cases for a total of 1,090, including 31 deaths and 740 recoveries. Collin hasn’t reported a coronavirus-related death since May 15.
COVID-19 cases over time
Coronavirus daily case counts over time by local counties in the Dallas - Fort Worth metroplex. Tap the arrow button to replay the animation. Data provided by Texas Health and Human Services and local counties.
This story was originally published May 20, 2020 at 7:37 PM.
