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Friday, March 20, 2020

Steuben County confirms second case of COVID-19

BATH – The Steuben County Public Health Department confirms it has received notification this morning that a Steuben County resident from the town of Hornellsville tested positive for COVID-19.
The individual is currently being isolated and monitored by the County Health Department. Public Health staff is investigating and identifying close contacts of the confirmed case and any exposure risks. Individuals with exposure risk are currently being quarantined and monitored for symptoms.
Steuben County Public Health will release information to the public as soon as further information about potential exposure sites becomes available.
Public Health officials and County management urge residents to stay home and limit contact with others to slow or stop the spread through the community.
Residents should monitor for COVID-19 symptoms of fever, cough and shortness of breath and contact their healthcare provider only if they experience those symptoms or are unable to manage symptoms at home.