Two Additional COVID-19 Cases Reported In Cattaraugus County Thursday Morning

May 21, 2020 By News Staff Coronavirus Coverage, Health 0

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OLEAN – Two new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Cattaraugus County on Thursday morning.

The Cattaraugus County Health Department says the 52nd case involves a female healthcare worker who received an antibody test that indicated she could have current infection.

A COVID-19 test later revealed she was indeed positive for the virus. Prior to being tested the woman was asymptomatic.


The 53rd COVID-19 case involves a male resident who was also asymptomatic. For the most part, health officials say, he denies any contact with a positive COVID-19 case.

A contact tracing investigation is now underway for both new cases.

There is now a total of 53 cases, with 14 active, 37 recovered and two deceased in Cattaraugus County.



 

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