Jefferson County Health Department Reports 5 Additional COVID-19 Deaths

Jefferson County Health Department updated their reports today to reflect five additional COVID-19 deaths. These updates bring the total of COVID-19 deaths in Jefferson County to 108.

Four of the five deaths reported were based in the community, one was long term care facility associated. The residents were:

-        Male, 40’s

-        Female, 70’s

-        Female, 80’s

-        2 Males, 80’s

“As we report additional COVID-19 deaths in our community, our hearts break for their family and friends,” states Jefferson County Health Department Director, Kelley Vollmar.  “We urge the community to take preventative measures for the safety of themselves and their loved ones this holiday season.”

Jefferson County Health Department will post COVID-19 death information on their dashboard once a week on Wednesday as reports are updated from the state. For the latest updates and more information about COVID-19, visit Jefferson County Health Department website www.jeffcohealth.org.