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 157. The individual was a female resident of the Fred & Harriett Taylor Health Center who died while hospitalized at the age of 72.
“Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with those who have lost loved ones,” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith. “Although we have seen some lowered case counts recently, COVID remains a threat to the community and we must do all we can to slow the spread and impact of this virus in Steuben County.”
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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