BATH – The Steuben County Public Health Department received notification of the death of three individuals who had previously tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Steuben County to 99. The individuals were all residents of Absolut Care Three Rivers. One was a 92 year old woman, one was a 100 year old woman, and one was a 101 year old man.
“The loss of these citizens is heartbreaking, and our entire community mourns with their families and all of those impacted by this virus,” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith. “The spread remains very high in Steuben and surrounding counties. Take all preventive measures to help avoid additional losses.”
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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