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Tarrant County COVID-19 Activity – 4/30/20

COVID-19 Positive cases: 2246*

COVID-19 related deaths: 68

Recovered COVID-19 cases: 485

Data from Tarrant County Public Heath’s (TCPH) report of COVID-19 activity in Tarrant County, updated Thursday, April 30, 2020. Find more COVID-19 information from TCPH here.

* These data are provisional and are subject to change at any time.

Deaths and recovered cases are included in total COVID-19 positive cases.

Tarrant County COVID-19 Activity – 4/29/20

COVID-19 Positive cases: 2149*

COVID-19 related deaths: 61

Recovered COVID-19 cases: 387

Data from Tarrant County Public Heath’s (TCPH) report of COVID-19 activity in Tarrant County, updated Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Find more COVID-19 information from TCPH here.

* These data are provisional and are subject to change at any time.

Deaths and recovered cases are included in total COVID-19 positive cases.

Tarrant County COVID-19 Activity – 4/28/20

COVID-19 Positive cases: 2088*

COVID-19 related deaths: 58

Recovered COVID-19 cases: 289

Data from Tarrant County Public Heath’s (TCPH) report of COVID-19 activity in Tarrant County, updated Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Find more COVID-19 information from TCPH here.

* These data are provisional and are subject to change at any time.

Deaths and recovered cases are included in total COVID-19 positive cases.

Tarrant County Public Health reports another COVID-19 death

Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) today reported another COVID-19 death, a man in his 70s from Fort Worth. Tarrant County now has 53 confirmed deaths from the COVID-19 virus. 283 people have recovered.

“Every death that occurs is regrettable and makes us mindful of the toll this virus is taking in our community,” said Tarrant County Public Health Director Vinny Taneja. He urged everyone to continue to follow Public Health guidelines, which include:

Stay home as much as possible.
If you go out, cover your mouth and nose with a mask or scarf.
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 contact with people who are sick.
If you have difficulty breathing, or a persistent fever, call your doctor or healthcare provider.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your sleeve.
Frequently clean and disinfect touched objects and surfaces.

COVID-19 causes 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.

Tarrant County COVID-19 Activity – 4/26/20

COVID-19 Positive cases: 1947*

COVID-19 related deaths: 53

Recovered COVID-19 cases: 283

Data from Tarrant County Public Heath’s (TCPH) report of COVID-19 activity in Tarrant County, updated Sunday, April 26, 2020. Find more COVID-19 information from TCPH here.

* These data are provisional and are subject to change at any time.

Deaths and recovered cases are included in total COVID-19 positive cases.

Tarrant County COVID-19 Activity – 4/25/20

COVID-19 Positive cases: 1836*

COVID-19 related deaths: 52

Recovered COVID-19 cases: 283

Data from Tarrant County Public Heath’s (TCPH) report of COVID-19 activity in Tarrant County, updated Saturday, April 25, 2020. Find more COVID-19 information from TCPH here.

* These data are provisional and are subject to change at any time.

Deaths and recovered cases are included in total COVID-19 positive cases.

Tarrant County Public Health confirms first West Nile positive mosquito

Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) has confirmed a West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquito sample, the first of the 2020 season. No human cases have been reported in 2020. The positive sample was collected in an unincorporated portion of northwest Tarrant County.

Weather permitting, Tarrant County Public Health will do ground spraying in this location on Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. after all resident notifications have been completed. So far this season, 188 mosquito samples have been tested since West Nile Virus seasonal surveillance began on April 1.

Last year, TCPH reported its first West Nile Virus positive mosquito sample on June 14.

TCPH reminds residents to take measures to safeguard against the West Nile Virus. Residents should dump standing water on their property, use repellent, and whenever possible, dress in long pants and long sleeves during all hours of the day.

For more information about West Nile Virus visit:
http://access.tarrantcounty.com/en/public-health/disease-control—prevention/mosquito-borne-illness-season.html

Tarrant County COVID-19 Activity – 4/23/20

COVID-19 Positive cases: 1559*

COVID-19 related deaths: 45

Recovered COVID-19 cases: 265

Data from Tarrant County Public Heath’s (TCPH) report of COVID-19 activity in Tarrant County, updated Thursday, April 23, 2020. Find more COVID-19 information from TCPH here.

* These data are provisional and are subject to change at any time.

Deaths and recovered cases are included in total COVID-19 positive cases.

Tarrant County COVID-19 Activity – 4/22/20

COVID-19 Positive cases: 1430*

COVID-19 related deaths: 44

Recovered COVID-19 cases: 259

Data from Tarrant County Public Heath’s (TCPH) report of COVID-19 activity in Tarrant County, updated Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Find more COVID-19 information from TCPH here.

* These data are provisional and are subject to change at any time.

Deaths and recovered cases are included in total COVID-19 positive cases.

Tarrant County COVID-19 Activity – 4/21/20

COVID-19 Positive cases: 1333*

COVID-19 related deaths: 42

Recovered COVID-19 cases: 223

Data from Tarrant County Public Heath’s (TCPH) report of COVID-19 activity in Tarrant County, updated Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Find more COVID-19 information from TCPH here.

* These data are provisional and are subject to change at any time.

Deaths and recovered cases are included in total COVID-19 positive cases.