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271 New COVID-19 Cases in Denton County

Denton County Public Health (DCPH) announced 271 new cases of COVID-19 in Denton County, of which 243 are active cases.  This increases the cumulative, countywide total to 106,853 COVID-19 cases.  DCPH also reported 1,175 newly recovered...

Moderna Booster Dose Self-Scheduling Begins This Weekend in Denton County

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) have now authorized and recommended booster doses for certain Moderna COVID-19 vaccine recipients. &nbs...

Denton County Schedules Ground Spraying in Response to Positive WNV Mosquito Trap

Denton County Public Health (DCPH) is reporting one positive West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito trap in unincorporated Denton County. The positive mosquito trap is located in the unincorporated areas South of 380 in Southwest Paloma Creek.

DCPH will conduct tr...

Denton County Encourages Residents to Get Flu Vaccine Early

Denton County Public Health (DCPH) is encouraging community members to get the flu vaccine to protect themselves and others before the end of October.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, preventive measures like flu vaccines can help lower the possibi...

Denton County COVID-19 Vaccine Waitlist Now Open to Individuals 12+

Denton County Public Health’s (DCPH) Vaccine Interest Portal waitlist is now updated to allow all individuals ages twelve and above to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine at DCPH’s COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics.  Appointments will b...

Denton County Public Health sets new COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic record at 17,003

Denton County Public Health (DCPH) set a new record on today, providing 17,003 COVID-19 vaccines at Texas Motor Speedway and breaking all previous DCPH vaccination clinic records, including one set on April 14 with 14,947. 

Thursday’s totals could...

Denton County Public Health Awarded National Accreditation by Public Health Accreditation Board

Denton County Public Health (DCPH) has received national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) for DCPH’s commitment to excellence in serving Denton County. Currently, DCPH is one of eight local health departments in Te...