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Denton County Reports 22nd Coronavirus Death, 22 New Recoveries

DENTON COUNTY (CBSDFW.COM) — Denton County health officials reported an additional death from the coronavirus Friday, bringing the county's total to 22.

The patient was a woman in her 60s who was a resident of the Denton Rehabilitation Center.

"As we report the loss of a 22 life to COVID-19 in Denton County today, please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers," said Denton County Judge Andy Eads. "We know that each life lost to COVID-19 is one too many."

Denton County Public Health also announced 21 new cases of COVID-19. increasing the cumulative, countywide total to 786.

Officials also announced 22 newly recovered cases within the county.

For additional health and safety information regarding COVID-19 in Denton County, click here.

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