Please keep the families and friends of these four individuals in your thoughts and prayers, Denton County Judge Andy Eads said in a statement. We are urging you to continue wearing masks, social distancing, and handwashing so we can all do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Denton County.
DCPH reported hospital capacity at 75.4% occupied with 194 available beds, seven of which are in ICUs.
The county health department also reported 99 of 280 ventilators were occupied. As of Saturday, the county reported 185 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Denton County, 36 of whom are in the ICU.
DCPH is providing a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing center on Tuesday at University of North Texas Discovery Park at 3940 N. Elm Street in Denton. Eligible community members must reside in Denton County, pre-register by calling 940-349-2585, and have not previously tested positive for COVID-19. Pre-registration is required and appointments are available starting at 8 a.m.
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We are excited about the vaccine s arrival in Denton County as we continue to work on the first tier of vaccinations for our health care workers, Denton County Judge Andy Eads said. We are following state guidelines to ensure vaccines received by the county go to fill in the gaps for those on the front lines, as well as our most vulnerable populations at long-term care facilities. We will continue to follow those guidelines as we receive additional vaccines and look forward to the day when every Denton County community member can easily find a vaccine provider for themselves.
While the vaccine remains limited in availability, Denton County Public Health is reminding all community members to maintain at least six feet of physical distance and wear masks or face coverings over both the nose and mouth in public settings and when around individuals outside of the household