FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Richard Hill
Senior Public Information Officer
Tarrant County Public Health
817-321-5306 direct
817-401-5967 cell
rwhill2@tarrantcounty.com
April 23, 2020 (Tarrant County, TX) -Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) today reported another COVID-19 death. The deceased was a man in his 60s from Azle with underlying health conditions.
Tarrant County now has 45 confirmed deaths from the COVID-19 virus. 265 people have recovered.
Tarrant County Public Health Director Vinny Taneja reminded the public to protect themselves and their families by continuing to follow all guidelines. “Every death is regrettable and reinforces how important it is for everyone to stay the course and listen to our leadership,” he said.
The guidelines include:
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.
County Telephone Operator 817-884-1111
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