(From the Springfield-Greene County Health Department)The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of two Greene County residents from COVID-19. One individual was associated with long-term care.
Our community lost two men in their 90s with underlying health conditions.
The Health Department extends our condolences to loved ones at this difficult time.
The community has a significant part to play in preventing the further spread of COVID-19, especially among those more vulnerable. Director of Health Clay 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.
Nine COVID-19 deaths have been reported by the Health Department in September. A total of 39 Greene County residents have died from COVID-19.
Springfield has recorded 4,226 COVID-19 cases.
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