BATH – The Steuben County Public Health Department received notification of the death of four individuals who had previously tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Steuben County to 136. Three individuals were female residents of the Fred and Harriett Taylor Health Center, ages 81, 88, and 90. One individual was a community member from the Village of Wayland who died while hospitalized at the age of 42.
“The toll of COVID-19 does not discriminate by demographics, such as age,” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith. “Over the holiday weekend, our community has lost seniors and a woman in the prime of her life. The sorrow we feel for their family and friends cannot be adequately expressed. Please honor their legacy by following public health protocols.”
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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