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\u201cToday, I am reporting that an individual (over 65 years of age and who had been under mandatory isolation) who tested positive for COVID-19 has passed away,\u201d stated Paul Pettit, Director of the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is our first confirmed death related to COVID-19 in Orleans County. Due to privacy issues, I will not be releasing further details about this individual. I would like to express my sincerest sympathy to the individual\u2019s family and friends during this difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are saddened at this loss and want to extend our condolences to the family and friends of the patient,\u201d Lynne Johnson, Chairman of the Orleans County Legislature said. \u201cThe nurses, physicians and others who had been involved in this person\u2019s treatment are also grieving. I want to commend our providers and employees for the extraordinary care they provided and to let them know how proud we are of their ongoing service and commitment to all our residents during this unprecedented and difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe continue to encourage social distancing, use of face coverings and for residents to stay home as much as possible, especially if you have older family members or family with underlying health conditions,\u201d stated Pettit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf you are unwell with any symptoms, please do not have contact with our most vulnerable population. Keep in touch by phone, FaceTime, cards, and\/or letters so your loved ones know they are being thought of. Ask other family or friends who are not sick or potentially exposed to check in on your loved ones and\/or assist with errands.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Press release \u201cToday, I am reporting that an individual (over 65 years of age and who had been under mandatory isolation) who tested positive for COVID-19 has passed away,\u201d stated Paul Pettit, Director of the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments. \u201cThis is our first confirmed death related to COVID-19 \u2026<\/p>\n