Denton County reports 34th coronavirus death, announces free testing Tuesday at UNT
Denton County reported its 34th coronavirus-related death on Monday.
A Denton man in his 60s died. Officials did not say whether he had underlying health conditions.
“Please continue to share your thoughts and prayers with this individual’s friends and family members,” Denton County Judge Andy Eads said in a release. “COVID-19 remains deadly, and we urge you to take the public health precautions of social distancing and mask utilization seriously as our community reopens.”
It’s the first pandemic-related death in the county since Friday.
The county reported 24 new COVID-19 cases for a total of 1,524, including 717 recoveries.
Denton County Public Health is providing a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing center at the University of North Texas’ Union Circle Parking Garage, at 350 S. Welch Street in Denton, from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday.
Any resident is eligible if they have COVID-19 symptoms, have been symptomatic within the past week or are an essential employee.
Residents must register for the test by calling 940-349-2585.
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.
