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Posted on: January 17, 2022

[ARCHIVED] 4,233 New COVID-19 Cases in Denton County

DCPH COVID-19 Daily Update

Denton County Public Health (DCPH) announced 4,233 new cases of COVID-19 in Denton County, of which 4,224 are active cases.  This increases the cumulative, countywide total to 131,185 COVID-19 cases.  DCPH also reported 274 newly recovered cases of COVID-19, increasing the countywide recovery total to 110,512. Today’s total includes cases confirmed in the last three days.

To minimize spread of COVID-19, DCPH urges community members to:

  • Get vaccinated and boosted when eligible
  • Wear well-fitting masks in public indoor settings
  • Test five days after exposure or if you have symptoms of COVID-19
  • Isolate, quarantine, and wear a mask when recommended

For local COVID-19 vaccine information, including booster and third doses, visit DCPH's COVID-19 vaccine page.   For additional COVID-19 data including active case information by municipality, hospital capacity, and ventilator utilization, visit the DCPH stats page.  For information regarding DCPH’s upcoming testing centers, please visit dentoncounty.gov/COVID19testing.  For additional information regarding omicron variant, visit CDC's omicron website.  For guidance on isolation and quarantine, read CDC's updated guidance.

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