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Friday, October 16, 2020

New COVID death in Steuben County

STEUBEN REPORTS DEATH RELATED TO COVID-19 

BATH – The Steuben County Public Health Department received notification of the death of an individual who had previously tested positive for COVID-19.  This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Steuben County to 70.  The individual was a male resident of Corning Center who died at the age of 87.

“The loss of another resident to COVID-19 is heartbreaking,” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith.  “We must protect our loved ones by following every COVID-19 precaution.”

All residents should continue to monitor themselves for COVID-19 symptoms of fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills or repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and new loss of taste or smell and contact their healthcare provider for instructions if feeling ill.