164 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths in Steuben County
County: Wayland woman, 42, among COVID-19 deaths
Staff reports
BATH – A 42-year-old community member from the Village of Wayland was among four COVID-19 related deaths reported by the Steuben County Public Health Department Monday.
The other three were female residents of the Fred and Harriett Taylor Health Center, ages 81, 88, and 90. The Wayland resident died while hospitalized, said the Health Department.
“The toll of COVID-19 does not discriminate by demographics, such as age,” said Public Health Director Darlene Smith. “Over the holiday weekend, our community has lost seniors and a woman in the prime of her life. The sorrow we feel for their family and friends cannot be adequately expressed. Please honor their legacy by following public health protocols.”
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The individuals are isolated and being monitored by the County Health Department. Public Health staff investigated and identified close contacts of the confirmed cases and exposure risks. All those known to have direct contact with the individuals have been notified.
Per CDC and New York State Department of Health guidance, information is collected beginning 48 hours prior to symptom onset or date of test if asymptomatic through the day of the positive test result to identify any potential exposure risks.
The investigations indicate:
Three individuals are residents of nursing homes: Corning Center and Absolut Care Three Rivers
BATH, NY (WENY) Steuben County on Monday reported 164 new positive COVID-19 cases. The individuals all tested positive since Friday. County health officials also reported four deaths of people w.
Steuben County hits new 3-day high for COVID-19 cases
Cities of Hornell, Corning have highest numbers of new cases
Staff reports
BATH Steuben County has eclipsed 500 active COVID-19 cases with 155 residents testing positive for COVID-19 since Saturday, the Steuben County Public Health Department said Monday night.
This brings the total to 2,887 confirmed cases, 530 of which are currently active. The 155 new cases represent the county s highest three-day total since the pandemic began.
“We simply cannot sustain this type of increase in our county, said Public Health Director Darlene Smith. Please reconsider your holiday plans, personal choices, destinations and who you gather with.”
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