Greene County reports three COVID-19 deaths, 43 this month

(From the Springfield-Greene County Health Department)

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of three Greene County residents from COVID-19.

Our community lost a man in his 60s, a man in his 70s and a man in his 90s. All were associated with long-term care and had underlying health conditions.

The Health Department extends our condolences to everyone impacted by these losses.

Forty-three COVID-19 deaths have been reported by the Health Department in September. A total of 73 Greene County residents have died from the virus.

Over the last three days combined (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), we received 406 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Greene County citizens. Our current total is 6,767 confirmed cases.

Our hospital partners are nearing capacity due to the recent increase of COVID-19 hospitalizations.