Update: 3/21/20 @ 4:31pm
Denton County Public Health (DCPH) has announced six additional laboratory-confirmed
cases of COVID-19 in Denton County. This increases the countywide total to 24 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 Confirmed Cases in Denton County
Total 24
Town/City
Aubrey 1
Carrollton 1
Denton 7
Double Oak 1
Frisco 4
Justin 1
Lewisville 5
Little Elm 1
Pilot Point 1
Prosper 1
Trophy Club 1
Age
0 – 19 0
20 – 29 5
30 – 39 2
40 – 49 4
50 – 59 6
60 – 69 7
70 – 79 0
80+ 0
Sex
Male 13
Female 11
Isolation Status
Home 16
Hospital 8
Transmission Type
Recent Travel 13
Local Transmission 8
Contact with Confirmed Case 3
Pending Investigation 0
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DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Public Health Officials in Denton County have announced four laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19. All of the cases are from the Denton State Supported Living Center.
The county reported the cases in a written press release on Friday March 20th. Three additional cases have since been confirmed. This increases the countywide total to 18 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
According to the county, these cases include one resident in their 50s and three residents in their 60s, all in hospital isolation. To protect the privacy of the individuals, no additional identifying information will be released. Denton County Public Health is working alongside Denton State Supported Living Center to follow-up with positive cases and identify potential contacts. Any individuals identified as having been exposed will be contacted directly by Denton County Public Health.
In a written statement, Denton county said:
“Nothing is more important than the health and safety of our residents, the staff that work day in and day out to serve them and the local community that is such a strong supporter of the Denton State Supported Living Center. We are working closely with Denton County Public Health and the Department of State Health Services and taking precautions to mitigate any spread of disease,” said Scott Schalchlin, HHS Associate Commissioner for State Supported Living Centers. “HHS restricted visitation to all state supported living centers and suspended community outings for residents on March 13, 2020, in addition to routinely screening staff, residents, and any essential visitors earlier this month according to CDC guidelines.”
“Our team is working alongside Denton State Supported Living Center to implement additional infection prevention and control measures to protect the residents and staff,” stated Dr. Matt Richardson, Director of Public Health.
On March 13th, Texas Health and Human Services suspended nonessential visitation and on-campus events at state supported living centers across the state. According to the media release, on-campus events such as family association meetings, volunteer services council meetings and express hiring events were canceled until further notice.
You can Visit www.dentoncounty.gov/COVID19 for additional local information regarding COVID-19 in Denton County.
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