One Hood County resident diagnosed with COVID-19 died today.
The deceased was a man in his 60’s with preexisting health complications.
No further identifying information will be publicly released; public health authorities and family members have been notified.
Hood County COVID-19 test results to date
As of 5:30PM on April 2nd, 143 total COVID-19 tests have been reported for Hood County residents, with eight (8) positive cases, 79 negative, and 55 pending laboratory confirmation. One has fully recovered and has been released from isolation.
Where did these people contract COVID-19?
Four people are believed to have contracted the highly contagious virus from travel, two from work contacts in Dallas Fort Worth area, and the other two contracted the illness from infected family members.
With the exception of the recovered patient, all COVID-19 positive patients and contacts under investigation who are not hospitalized remain isolated at home in accordance with public health guidelines.
Want to know more?
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) website and Texas 2-1-1 remain the best sources of information for Hood County residents regarding COVID-19 testing and self-protection measures. DSHS updates their county-by-county tracking map daily at https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/
Both the Hood County and City of Granbury websites have the latest guidance on social distancing and public health emergency measures enacted to protect our local communities.
Source: Press release April 2, 2020 from Dr. David “Hoss” Blocker, MD, MPH