The Tompkins County Health Department reported the first COVID-19 death of a resident in the county on Monday afternoon. “Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family affected by this loss,” wrote Frank Kruppa, Tompkins County Public Health Director, in a press release. As of Sunday evening, the health department reported five new cases and only had 36 total cases in the county. During the height of the pandemic, Tompkins County experienced two non-resident deaths in April, when the two patients were admitted to Cayuga Medical from New York City. In light of the first resident death, Kruppa implored residents in Tompkins County to stay vigilant.

Source: Daily Sun October 12, 2020 19:07 UTC