Tarrant County Public Health reports two COVID-19 deaths

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Richard Hill
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Tarrant County Public Health
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Tarrant County Public Health reports two COVID-19 deaths

 

May 2, 2020 (Tarrant County, TX) -Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) today reported two COVID-19 deaths.

The deceased include a man in his 50s from Keller and a man in his 60s from Fort Worth. Both had underlying health conditions. Tarrant County now has 71 confirmed deaths from the COVID-19 virus. 583 people have recovered.

“Our condolences go out to the families,” said Tarrant County Health Director Vinny Taneja. Although stay-at-home requirements have been allowed to expire, he encouraged residents to continue to stay home as much as possible and follow the Public Health guidelines:

  • Stay home as much as possible.
  • If you do go out, wear a mask or scarf to cover your mouth and nose.
  • Practice social distancing by staying six feet away from others when you are out.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • Don’t touch your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • If you experience difficulty breathing or persistent fever, call your primary care provider.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your sleeve.
  • Frequently clean and disinfect touched objects and surfaces.

COVID-19 causes a respiratory illness with cough, fever and shortness of breath and may lead to bronchitis and severe pneumonia.

For more information go to coronavirus.tarrantcounty.com or call the Tarrant County Public Health information line, 817-248-6299, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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News release date: May 02, 2020