COVID claims life of third Erath County resident.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE

A third Erath County resident has reportedly died of COVID-19, succumbing to the virus Monday at Texas Health Harris Stephenville Hospital.

The news comes amid 11 more positive cases on Monday, according to Dr. Kelly Doggett.

Beneath the Surface News will bring you more information on this developing story as details become available.

The number of new COVID cases continues to rise in 40 states across the country.