Jefferson County Health Department Reports 6 Additional COVID-19 Deaths

Jefferson County Health Department updated their reports today to reflect six additional COVID-19 deaths. These updates bring the total of COVID-19 deaths in Jefferson County to 90.

Five of the deaths reported were based in the community and one was long term care facility associated. The residents were:

-        3 Males, 60’s

-        2 Females, 70’s

-        Male, 70’s

“With each COVID-19 death we report, our hearts break a little more,” states Jefferson County Health Department Director, Kelley Vollmar. “These are not just numbers and statistics, they are people; residents of our community who will be missed by their friends and family.”

Jefferson County Health Department continues to strongly encourage preventative measures such as hand washing, physical distancing, wearing a mask, and staying home if you are sick. “We urge the community to unite for the greater good and support each other as we work together to reduce the impact of COVID-19,” states Director Vollmar. 

Jefferson County Health Department will be 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.