An elderly McKinney man with underlying health conditions and COVID-19 died at an assisted living facility this
morning, according to
Collin County Health Care
Services (CCHCS). He was 90 years old. Authorities confirmed he had the virus on April 17. Out of
respect for his family, no further personal information will be released.
"All of us at Collin County are saddened at the passing of a member of our community," said CollinCounty Judge Chris Hill. "His family is in our
prayers during this difficult time."
As of this morning, CCHCS reported 676 confirmed cases of COVID-19 among Collin County residents, with 463 of
those individuals reported to have recovered, and 29 hospitalized. Today's death marks the eighteenth death
reported to the county of individuals with COVID-19.
Patients diagnosed with COVID-19 have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of fever,
cough, and shortness of breath. Symptoms may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure.
Additionally, some patients have experienced more severe symptoms and health complications. Should individuals
experience more severe symptoms, CCHCS encourages individuals to call their health care provider or emergency
department prior to arrival to limit exposure.