Jefferson County Health Department Reports 9 Additional COVID-19 Deaths

Jefferson County Health Department updated their reports today to reflect nine additional COVID-19 deaths. These updates bring the total of COVID-19 deaths in Jefferson County to 133.

Two of the nine deaths reported were long term care facility associated, the other seven were based in the community. The residents were:

·        Female 60’s

·        2 Males, 60’s

·        3 Males, 70’s

·        Female, 80’s

·        2 Males, 80’s

“Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of those who have passed,” states Jefferson County Health Department Director, Kelley Vollmar. “As we look to the new year, we urge residents to continue practicing preventative measures like handwashing, social distancing, and wearing a mask.”

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.