The patient was a Dallas resident in his 70s, according to public health officials.
“As we report the loss of a seventeenth life to COVID-19 in Denton County today, we hope everyone will take a moment to keep our fellow residents affected by this pandemic in your thoughts and prayers,” said Denton County Judge Andy Eads in a statement. “The seriousness of taking precautions cannot be overstated. With community spread endemic in our county, we must continue taking necessary steps to ensure we do not contribute to the problem.”
Officials also announced that an additional five cases of coronavirus have been confirmed locally, bringing the county’s total number of confirmed cases to 598.
So far, 249 residents who were diagnosed with the virus have recovered, and 332 cases remain active.
Twenty-six Flower Mound residents, eight Highland Village residents and 41 Lewisville residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to public health officials.
