LOCKPORT, N.Y. — Three Niagara County residents have died from a COVID-19 related illness.
A 59 year-old male, a 92 year-old female and an 85 year-old male, all with underlying health conditions, have died.
That brings the total deaths to 108 in the county.
Health officials report 506 new COVID-19 cases since Wednesday. There are currently 953 active cases. 918 are isolating at home and 35 are in the hospital.
Of the 3,976 total positive cases, 2,915 people have recovered.
County officials say the COVID maps are delayed in updating and hope to have them up later Monday evening.
Human coronaviruses are usually spread through...
- The air by coughing or sneezing
- Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands
- Touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose or eyes before washing your hands.
Help stop the spread of coronavirus
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Eat and sleep separately from your family members
- Use different utensils and dishes
- Cover your cough or sneeze with your arm, hot your hand.
- If you use a tissue, throw it in the trash.
Lower your risk
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- If you are 60 or over and have an underlying health condition such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes or respiratory illnesses like asthma or COPD, the World Health Organization advises you to try to avoid crowds or places where you might interact with people who are sick.
