(From the Springfield-Greene County Health Department)The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the death of a Greene County resident from COVID-19. The individual was associated with long-term care.
Our community lost a woman in her 90s with underlying health conditions.
The Health Department extends our condolences to loved ones at this difficult time.
Director of Health Clay Goddard again reminded the community that we all have a part to play in preventing the further spread of COVID-19, especially among those more vulnerable. Goddard urges everyone to wear a mask, practice physical distancing, wash your hands, and most importantly, to stay home when you are sick.
Long-term care facilities are required to notify the families of all residents when there is a positive case in the facility as well as when a death occurs.
Institutional settings, like long-term care, are environments where a respiratory illness can easily spread. This can be especially devastating in a long-term care facility, where residents are more susceptible to disease.
Six COVID-19 deaths have been reported by the Health Department in September. A total of 36 Greene County residents have died from COVID-19.
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