BATH – The Steuben County Public Health Department received notification of the death of six individuals who had previously tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Steuben County to 96.
Three of the individuals were all female residents of Absolut Care Three Rivers; one was 74, one was 89, and one was 94 years old.
One individual was in the care of Corning Center for rehab and died while hospitalized at age 49.
One individual was a male resident of the Village of Painted Post who died while hospitalized at the age of 66.
One individual was a male resident of the Town of Troupsburg who died while hospitalized at the age of 81.
“There are no adequate words to express the level of tragedy this weekend brought to families,” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith. “Information is provided every day about how dangerous this virus can be, and we are seeing firsthand the damage it has caused locally. Let this knowledge guide your decisions about gathering this week for holidays. We all want to see family and friends, but a smaller gathering this year may make the difference between one last Thanksgiving or many to come.”
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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