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Greene County announces another COVID-19 death

Aug 22, 2022 1:55 pm

Andrea Macko reports in Porcupine Soup that another Greene County resident has died of COVID-19. Officials did not give out any information about the death, other than that it brings the county total to 134 deaths from the virus. “The public health department emphasizes the need to continue to practice protective measures including handwashing, distancing, monitoring for symptoms and testing and isolating if positive,” Greene County Public Health Deputy Director Laura Churchill said. “Vaccine is available in many pharmacies throughout the county, and the New York State Department of Health is working with the schools to provide on-site vaccine clinics as the school year rolls out.” On August 19 Greene County officials announced 14 new cases of COVID-19, with a total of 68 county residents positive. Many more are probably positive, as home testing is now widespread. Read the full story in Porcupine Soup.