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.
For the week of Saturday, September 24, through Friday, September 30, Denton County Public Health (DCPH) confirmed 551 new cases of COVID-19, 1,299 recoveries, and zero COVID-19 deaths, resulting in 751 fewer active cases. Read more information on COVID-19 cases
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 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
Effective immediately, the Denton County Burn Ban was lifted by Denton County Commissioners Court on Tuesday after the court received an update from Denton County Fire Marshal Brad Sebastian. Read on for more information
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
On Nov. 4, Denton County Commissioners Court is planning a dedication and grand opening for the new Denton County Administrative Courthouse at 1 Courthouse Drive just off Loop 288 in Denton. 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
Effective immediately, the Denton County Burn Ban was lifted by Denton County Commissioners Court on Tuesday after the court received an update from Denton County Fire Marshal Brad Sebastian. Read on for more information
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.
