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****FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE****

April 21, 2020

Cattaraugus County Health Department is sad to report the first death of a resident of Cattaraugus County due to COVID-19 related complications. He was a 77 year old male with extensive underlying health conditions who developed respiratory failure and was unable to overcome the extensive complications despite aggressive medical treatment.

We extend our deepest condolences to his family and the entire Cattaraugus County community.

Cattaraugus County Health Department was notified of its twenty-ninth confirmed case of COVID-19.  The reporting laboratory was Wadsworth Center –Biggs Laboratory, Albany, NY.

A male resident that resides in the southwestern part of the county with no significant travel history, developed fever, dry cough, fatigue and loss of taste. He contacted his medical provider who tested him for COVID-19 on April 15th. The result of his test on April 16th indicated that he was positive for COVID-19.

The Legislature of Cattaraugus County will meet in adjourned session at the County Center, Little Valley, New York, by way of video conferencing, on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 4:00 pm, for the transaction of such business as may properly come before the meeting.

Pursuant to New York State Executive Order 202.1, public in-person access will not be permitted however the public may listen to the board meeting by using the information below:

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