The Taney County Health department says two people have died from COVID-19.
Health officials say one man was in his 70s, and another man was in his 80s.
The health department says the total number of deaths in the county has risen to five.
Below is press release from the health department…
The Taney County Health Department (TCHD) is sad to report the deaths of two Taney County residents due to COVID-19. This brings the total number of deaths in Taney County from COVID-19 to five. The fourth individual was a male in his 80’s, the fifth individual was also a male in his 70’s.
“We are heartbroken to confirm two more deaths in our county from COVID-19,” said Lisa Marshall, Director of the TCHD. “We want to express our sincerest condolences to the patient’s family and loved ones.”
Currently, two-thirds of the cases reported in Taney County are related to community spread, which means they are not linked to other positive cases of COVID-19. The TCHD is strongly encouraging residents and visitors to take precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a face covering, social distancing, washing your hands frequently, and staying home if you are sick.
