One Covid-19 related death reported today

Tarrant County Public Health reports another COVID-19 death

May 1, 2020 (Tarrant County, TX) -Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) today reported one COVID-19 death.

The deceased is a woman in her 50s from Fort Worth with underlying health conditions. Tarrant County now has 69 confirmed deaths from the COVID-19 virus. 551 people have recovered.

“Every death is painful to report and our sympathy goes out to the family,” said Tarrant County Health Director Vinny Taneja. With stay-at-home requirements now expired and many businesses reopening at reduced capacity, he encouraged residents to continue to stay home as much as possible and follow these 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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