Steuben County Public Health

3 East Pulteney Square, Bath, NY 14810

607-664-2438 or 1-800-724-0471
Fax: 607-664-2166

April 13, 2020; 4:45 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: STEUBEN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR DARLENE SMITH (607) 664-2438

STEUBEN REPORTS THREE ADDITIONAL DEATHS RELATED TO COVID-19

BATH – The Steuben County Public Health Department has received notification of the deaths of three
individuals who had previously tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of COVID-19
related deaths in Steuben County to 14. One individual was an 83 year old female who died at a nursing
home in the Hornell area, one individual was an 82 year old female who died at a different nursing home
in the Hornell area, and the third individual was a 39 year old male from the City of Hornell who died
while hospitalized outside the county.
“Words cannot express our sorrow over the rising death toll in Steuben County,” said Public Health
Director, Darlene Smith. “To protect our loved ones, friends, neighbors, and community members,
please stay home, particularly when feeling ill. Even our essential workers should stay home if they feel
unwell. That is the only way to save lives.”
All residents should continue to stay home and monitor themselves for COVID-19 symptoms of fever,
cough and shortness of breath and contact their healthcare provider for instructions if feeling ill.
For the latest Steuben County updates, visit Steuben County’s website at www.steubencony.org or
social media pages: www.facebook.com/SCNYPublicHealth and
www.instagram.com/SteubenPublicHealth.