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 163. The individual was a male resident of the Town of Wheeler who died while hospitalized at the age of 63.
“Our heartfelt condolences are with the family and friends of the gentleman who passed this weekend,” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith. “Thankfully, COVID case counts have decreased over the last couple weeks, but the virus still remains a serious threat to our community. Please do all you can to protect others in our community.”
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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