Denton County Public Health announced May 13 that an additional 21 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed locally, bringing the county’s total to 989 cases.

So far, 534 residents who were diagnosed with the virus have since recovered, 430 cases remain active and 25 residents have died due to the disease, according to officials.

Forty-two Flower Mound residents, 12 Highland Village residents and 128 Lewisville residents have tested positive for the virus.

Denton County Public Health will open a new pop up center for drive-thru coronavirus testing May 15 at Braswell High School. Testing will be available at the site, which is located at 26750 E. University Dr., Aubrey, from 8 a.m. to noon.

To be eligible, a resident must have experienced coronavirus symptoms in the past week. These symptoms include, but are not limited to fever, cough, difficulty breathing, chills, loss of taste or smell, headache and more. Registration must be completed by calling 940-349-2585.


Asymptomatic first responders, health care workers, long-term care facility staff and transportation workers will be eligible for free testing, according to Denton County Public Health.