Denton County reports 3rd coronavirus death in 5 days, most new cases in 3 weeks
Denton County reported a coronavirus death for the second consecutive day on Tuesday.
A male resident of The Colony in his 50s is the 35th pandemic-related death in the county and the third in the past five days.
Health officials did not report whether the man had underlying health conditions. He’s the second Denton County resident in his 50s to die from the coronavirus and the first man in his 50s. Of the 35 who have died, 32 have been 60 or older.
The county reported 35 new COVID-19 cases for a total of 1,559, including 779 recoveries. It’s the most new cases reported by the county since 45 on May 20.
There have been 89 confirmed cases in The Colony, including 45 recoveries. The latest death is the third from The Colony in Denton County. Parts of the city are also in Collin County.
Free COVID-19 testing in Carrollton
Denton County Public Health is providing a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing center in Carrollton from 8 to noon Friday at Creekview High School, 3201 Old Denton Road.
To be eligible for testing, residents must have COVID-19 symptoms or have been symptomatic within the past week. Essential employees and people who have had contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 are also eligible for testing.
You 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.
