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3 More Cases

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COOPERSTOWN – Three more cases of coronavirus were reported today in Otsego County, bringing total confirmed cases locally to 24, county Public Health Director Heidi Bond announced a few minutes ago.

Of the total cases, one is hospitalized, and three have recovered and are out of isolation.  There has been one death, Brenda L. Utter, 63, of Morris, who passed away a week ago Thursday.

Bond reported 226 negative tests have been taken, 87 people are on mandatory or precautionary quarantine, and 39 people have been released from precautionary/mandatory quarantine.

Everyone should be following these precautions to prevent the spread of illness, Bond said:

• Wash your hands often and for at least 20 seconds

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth

• Avoid physical contact like handshakes and hugs

• Keep a 6 foot distance between yourself and others when out in public

• Stay home at all times, unless you need to conduct essential business