123 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Denton County

Denton County Public Health announced 123 newly confirmed cases among county residents on Wednesday, as well as 22 new recoveries.

There are now 2,255 active cases and 1,290 total recoveries. The death toll remains at 37.

To minimize spread of COVID-19, DCPH recommends all community members:

• Maintain at least 6 feet of physical distance in public settings and when around individuals outside of the household
• Wear masks or face coverings, which should cover both the nose and mouth, in public settings and when around individuals outside of the household
• Wash and/or sanitize hands frequently
• Stay home if you are symptomatic, have recently had close contact to a person with COVID-19, or have pending COVID-19 lab results

For additional COVID-19 data, including active case information by municipality, hospital capacity and ventilator utilization, visit dentoncounty.gov/COVIDstats. For information regarding DCPH’s upcoming testing centers, visit dentoncounty.gov/COVID19testing. For additional COVID-19 health and safety recommendations, visit dentoncounty.gov/COVID19.