BATH – The Steuben County Public Health Department reports it has received notification that five additional Steuben County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total to 176 confirmed cases. The individuals are residents of:
· City of Corning
· City of Hornell
· Town of Hornellsville
· Village of North Hornell (2)
Two of the individuals are currently hospitalized, bringing the total current number of hospitalizations to 14. One or more of the individuals are linked with previously reported cases. Additional cases have been reported from Elderwood at Hornell.
The individuals are currently being isolated and monitored by the County Health Department. Public Health staff investigated and identified close contacts of the confirmed cases and exposure risks. All those known to have direct contact with the individuals have been notified.
