****For Immediate Release****
April 21, 2020
Cattaraugus County Health Department is sad to report the
first death of a resident of Cattaraugus County due to COVID-19 related
complications. He was a 77-year-old male with extensive underlying health
conditions who developed respiratory failure and was unable to overcome the
extensive complications despite aggressive medical treatment.
We extend our deepest condolences to his family and the
entire Cattaraugus County community.
