BATH – The Steuben County Public Health Department received notification of the death of an individual who had previously tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Steuben County to 154. The individual was a 75 year old female resident of the Village of Cohocton who died while hospitalized.
“COVID has taken the lives of far too many Steuben residents, and put even more in the hospitals,” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith. “It is imperative during this time of high spread that we all recognize how dangerous this virus can be and that we do everything we can to protect our loved ones.”
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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