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 81. The individual was a male resident of the Town of Thurston who died at age 67.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of the gentleman who has passed,” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith. “Although we have seen the vast majority of our residents recover from COVID-19, far too many have lost their lives after contracting the virus. Join us in respecting those who have passed by utilizing prevention practices to protect loved ones.”
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.
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