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COUNTY REPORTS

1ST LOCAL DEATH

DUE TO COVID-19

6 Locals Stricken, Up From 4 Yesterday

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COOPERSTOWN – The Otsego County Department of Health has been notified of the first death in a county resident related to COVID 19, Heidi Bond, Public Health director, reported a few minutes ago.

The current number of confirmed cases in Otsego County is six, up from four yesterday.

Every case reported is promptly investigated and close contacts are notified, she said.

No further details were immediately available.

Given the nature of this infectious disease it is extremely important that everyone take the proper precautions to prevent the spread of disease, Bond said, and provided this list:

• 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 if you feel sick
• Avoid large crowds
• Abstain from unnecessary travel

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  1. So how many more will be positive before the mayors of these towns send the students back home that want to party every night, and the ppl back to the city that fled up here? How many lives matter in our small communities, for them to do something?

  2. Sending my condolences to the family of the one who. Passed away as well as all of them who have this Virus.

  3. For the SAFETY OF ALL OTSEGO COUNTY RESIDENTS the age and medical conditions of this person who passed must be released. While we adhere to the guidelines stated, we must still obtain food, medicine and daily mail. UPS and FedX continue their deliveries. THIS INFORMATION MUST BE MADE KNOW!!!!!

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