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 109. Two individuals were male residents of the Fred and Harriett Taylor Health Center, age 80 and 92. One was an 89 year-old female resident of Absolut Care Three Rivers.
“Over the past two weeks, nearly every day has marked the passing of a community member from COVID-19,” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith. “We are devastated to see these losses and we should all honor their lives and legacy by focusing on the basic public health guidelines of wearing face coverings, washing hands thoroughly, and avoiding social gatherings with those outside of your household.”
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.
