(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 40s who was associated with long-term care; a woman in her 70s who was associated with long-term care; and a man in his 90s. Each had underlying health conditions.
Older adults and people of any age with underlying health conditions may have more severe illness from COVID-19. It’s vital that we all continue to take steps to protect our most vulnerable.
“This virus unfortunately continues to show us nobody is immune, especially those at increased risk. People with underlying health conditions who had many healthy years ahead of them are dying," stated Director of Health Clay Goddard. “We owe it to each other to faithfully practice watching our distance, wearing our masks, washing our hands and staying home when we are sick.”
19 COVID-19 deaths have been reported by the Health Department in September. A total of 49 Greene County residents have died from the virus.
As of this morning, there were 108 COVID-19 positive individuals hospitalized at either CoxHealth or Mercy Hospital Springfield. 39 of those individuals are Greene County residents.
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