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 160. The individual was a male resident of Steuben Center who died while hospitalized at the age of 84.
“Each death continues to be a tremendous loss for our community,” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith. “Please remain committed to following all COVID prevention strategies to slow the spread.”
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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