Denton County Government: One COVID-19 Death And 530 New COVID-19 Cases In Denton County

Press release from the Denton County Government:

August 11, 2021

Denton County Public Health (DCPH) announced one Denton County community member died as a result of COVID-19, bringing the total to 634 deaths due to COVID-19 in Denton County.  Today’s reported COVID-19 death includes: 

• A female in her 70s who was a resident of unincorporated southeast Denton County

“As we announce the death of one additional Denton County community member due to COVID-19, we ask you to keep this individual’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers,” stated Denton County Judge Andy Eads.

DCPH also announced 530 new cases of COVID-19 in Denton County, of which 499 are active cases.  This increases the cumulative, countywide total to 82,631 COVID-19 cases.  DCPH also reported 81 newly recovered cases of COVID-19, increasing the countywide recovery total to 76,523.

To minimize spread of COVID-19, DCPH asks unvaccinated community members to:

• Maintain at least six 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 with a person with COVID-19, or are awaiting COVID-19 test results
• If you are 12 years old or over, get your COVID-19 vaccine

If you are fully vaccinated, CDC recommends mask use in public indoor spaces.

This press release was produced by the Denton County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.