BATH – The Steuben County Public Health Department received notification of the death of seven individuals who had previously tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Steuben County to 146. All of the individuals passed at area hospitals.
· Female resident of the Town of Caton, age 72
· Female resident of Taylor Health, age 74
· Female resident of Country Valley Home, age 89
· Male resident of the Town of Prattsburgh, age 64
· Male resident of the Town of Cameron, age 76
· Male resident of the Town of Wayland, age 80
· Male residents of the Town of Greenwood, age 86
“This death release is a stark reminder of how deadly COVID-19 can be. Our community just lost seven friends, neighbors and family members,” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith. “The numbers will continue to tragically rise if we all don’t do our part to slow the spread of the virus.”
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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