Broome County Announces 9th COVID-19 Related Death, Issues Additional Public Health Statement

(TOWN OF DICKINSON, NY) Broome County Officials are sad to announce the 9th COVID-19 related death in Broome County. The patient was a female in her 80s.  

The Broome County Health Department has learned an employee of Pack & Mail, located at 214 Kent Avenue in Endwell, has tested positive for COVID-19. 

If you were in the store on April 10th from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. or April 11th from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. we ask you to self-quarantine and contact your healthcare provider if you develop symptoms. Symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, fever and shortness of breath. 

The 14-day incubation period will be over on April 25th. The person did not work while symptomatic. 

The Broome County Health Department received the positive test result on April 16th. 

Broome County will continue to provide updated COVID-19 numbers on its website at www.gobroomecounty.com/hd/coronavirus.  

Broome County officials remind you to stay home, avoid contact with others and if you feel sick and do not need immediate assistance please contact your healthcare provider via phone or virtual health with questions prior to heading to the emergency room.  


 

Publish Date
April 17, 2020