Greene County reports three COVID-19 deaths, 47 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 50s who had no underlying health conditions,
A woman in her 40s and
A man in his 70s

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

Forty-seven deaths have been reported by the Health Department in October. A total of 124 Greene County residents have died from COVID-19.

“These latest deaths are a somber reminder of the dangerous nature of COVID-19. Lives quite literally depend on us wearing our masks, washing our hands and watching our distance,” stated Director of Health Clay Goddard.

Nobody is immune to COVID-19—we are all vulnerable to it, but we know some will suffer much more severe outcomes. We share a collective responsibility to fight this disease that will require patience, diligence and sacrifice.

For more information on the preventative measures we can all take to help slow the spread of COVID-19, click here.