The CDC is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in China and has now been detected in more than 200 countries, including the United States.
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) characterized coronavirus (abbreviated COVID-19) as a pandemic.
The CDC will provide updated information as it becomes available, in addition to updated guidance.
Whether you are a citizen of Denton County or a visitor to our community, please don't hesitate to reach out and contact us or access our online resources so we can address your concerns, answer your questions, and meet your general needs.
Denton County Commissioner Precinct 1 Ryan Williams, along with Denton County Judge Andy Eads, Precinct 3 Commissioner Bobbie J. Mitchell, and Precinct 4 Commissioner Dianne Edmondson celebrated the groundbreaking of the U.S. 380 Improvement Project. Read on for more info
Denton County Public Health (DCPH) is recognizing National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) by urging community members to get their flu vaccine to protect themselves and others this week. Read more information on COVID-19 cases
For the weeks of Saturday, November 19, through Friday, December 2, Denton County Public Health (DCPH) confirmed 1,051 new cases of COVID-19, 878 recoveries, and zero COVID-19 deaths, resulting in 173 more active cases. Read more information on COVID-19 cases
In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Denton County is illuminating county buildings in green through Nov. 13th as part of Operation Green Light. Read on for more details
Denton County Commissioners approved the county’s Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and the approved tax rate of $0.217543, which is over a penny and a half below the FY 2021-22 adopted tax rate, making the rate approved the lowest it has been since 1986. Read on for more details
With the opening of a connection from the Harvest community into the Ridge at Northlake, police and fire vehicles will have a quicker way to respond to emergencies in both communities as well as into Robson Ranch and other nearby housing developments. Read on for more details
The 2022 County Health Rankings have been released and Denton County ranked among the healthiest counties in Texas. County Health Rankings raise awareness about the many factors influencing health and how vastly health varies in different communities. Read more information on COVID-19 cases
On Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, during the Denton County Commissioners Court meeting, Brad Sebastian was officially sworn in as the new Denton County Fire Marshal. Read on for more details
Denton County Commissioners approved the county’s Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and the approved tax rate of $0.217543, which is over a penny and a half below the FY 2021-22 adopted tax rate, making the rate approved the lowest it has been since 1986. Read on for more details
Denton County has a rich heritage preserved on national, state and county historical markers found in cities, towns, cemeteries and early communities, and along highways and country roads.
