Denton County has most coronavirus cases in a day. ‘We’ve got to take this seriously.’
Denton County reported a single-day high 55 new coronavirus cases on Friday.
The county has confirmed 1,687 COVID-19 cases, including 36 deaths and at least 936 recoveries.
The previous high for new cases in Denton County was 54 on March 27. The county has averaged 37 new cases the past five days.
“We are reporting the highest number of COVID-19 cases in a single day within Denton County,” Denton County Public Health director Dr. Matt Richardson said in a release. “Summer is arriving, but COVID-19 has not gone anywhere. We’ve got to take this seriously. More than ever, we must remain vigilant in wearing masks, hand-washing, and physical distancing to protect ourselves and others.”
Drive-thru testing available
DCPH is offering a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing center at the University of North Texas’ Union Circle parking garage, located at 350 S. Welch St. in Denton.
The testing site will be open from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday.
Eligible residents include anyone with COVID-19 symptoms within the past week, essential employees, residents 60 or older, and anyone who has had contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19.
Residents must pre-register by calling 940-349-2585.
COVID-19 Hospitalizations over Time
Coronavirus daily hospitalization counts in Texas and the larger Trauma Service Areas, beginning April 8, 2020. Data provided by Texas Health and Human Services.
This story was originally published June 12, 2020 at 5:42 PM.
