FORT WORTH (1080 KRLD) - Tarrant County Public Health officials today reported five more residents have died due to the COVID-19 virus.
According to officials, two of the deceased are from Fort Worth, one is from River Oaks, and one is from Grand Prairie and one from Haltom City. Two of the patients had underlying health conditions.
"It is very unfortunate and disheartening for our community to see the death toll rising from COVID-19" said Tarrant County Public Health Director Vinny Taneja.
Tarrant County has now seen a total of 18 confirmed deaths from the COVID-19 virus.
Officials strongly urge all residents to strictly follow the Executive Orders issued this past week by County Judge Glen Whitley and engage only in essential activities; stay home as much as possible; and maintain social distancing.
"I can't emphasize enough how important it is to follow these directives," Taneja said. "This is not the time to be complacent. We can get through this, but only if everyone does their part and follows the guidelines without exception," he said. "These are difficult times for all of us; and particularly for the families and friends of those we have lost to this disease. Our hearts go out to them."
