BATH – The Steuben County Public Health Department received notification of the death of two individuals who had previously tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Steuben County to 138. The individuals were both residents of the Town of Bath who died while hospitalized, a male age 72 and a female age 73.
“Losing a loved one, particularly during the holiday season, is a heavy burden for their family, friends, and community,” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith. “Please continue to do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19 to protect the collective health of the community.”
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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