January 8 Central NY COVID Update; 6 More Deaths
The Otsego County Department of Health reported yesterday (1/7) that there were 25 new cases with 16 people currently hospitalized with complications from the virus. There are currently 145 active cases in the county. Following 2 more deaths yesterday from virus complications, the death toll is up to 20. The Health Dept. has a COVID-19 dashboard with daily updates for the latest information.
Delaware County Health officials have an update yesterday (1/7), reporting 24 new cases yesterday with 146 active and there are 5 people hospitalized. Following a virus related death yesterday, the total deaths in the county, related to coronavirus complication is at 16. Go to delawarecountypublichealth.com/covid-19/#Dash to access the Delaware County Public Health COVID-19 dashboard.
In Chenango County, According to the Chenango County Health Department, as of 1/6/21, the health department reported 194 active cases with 14 people in the hospital. Following 3 more virus related deaths yesterday, there are now a total of 21 deaths related to complications from the virus.
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