Denton County reports rise in coronavirus deaths, including record high Wednesday
Denton County has reported 11 coronavirus deaths in the past two days, including a single-day high seven on Wednesday.
The previous high was six on July 19, according to state data that tracks the date deaths were confirmed.
The county reported 92 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday after reporting 122 on Tuesday. It has confirmed 7,959 COVID-19 cases, including 73 deaths and 4,977 recoveries.
Wednesday’s deaths include a Lewisville woman in her 40s, a Lewisville man in his 60s, a Carrollton woman in her 50s, a female resident of Remarkable Healthcare Prestonwood in Carrollton in her 60s, a Little Elm man in his 70s, and two men older than 80, including one who was a resident of Rambling Oaks Courtyard in Highland Village and one who lived in Frisco.
“With the tragic news of seven deaths today, we ask you to please keep the families of these individuals in your thoughts and prayers,” Denton County Judge Andy Eads said in a release. “This COVID-19 virus can cause significant illness and death. It is imperative that everyone continue wearing masks, washing hands frequently, and socially distancing.”
The county reported four deaths on Tuesday, including a Highland Village man in his 40s, a Lewisville man in his 60s, a female resident in her 70s who was a resident of Brookhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carrollton, and a female resident over 80 who was a resident of Rambling Oaks Courtyard.
Texas Nursing facilities case counts
Here are the self-reported COVID-19 case counts in residents and staff at licensed Texas nursing facilities. You can search by city, nursing facility name, and also sort by columns.
This story was originally published August 12, 2020 at 4:51 PM.
