Jefferson County reports first COVID-19 death

The Jefferson County Department of Public Health announced Friday the first death

associated with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the county. The individual was an

older adult, 61-80 age range.

'We wish to extend our sympathy to this individual's family,” said Jefferson County

Public Health Administrator Christine Estle. 'Jefferson County Public Health and all of

our key partners throughout the county and state continue to work to limit the spread and

impact of this virus in our communities.”

The Jefferson County Department of Public Health wishes to remind residents to:

' Wear a mask/face covering.

' Stay home when even mildly ill (the kind of illness that normally wouldn't

prevent you from your everyday activities).

' Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow/upper arm.

' Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.