****For Immediate Release****
December 26, 2020

Cattaraugus County Health Department is sad to report the death of three resident of Cattaraugus County due to COVID-19 related complications.

The forty-second recorded death was a 44 year old male who developed respiratory failure and was unable to overcome his illness despite aggressive medical treatment.

The forty-third recorded death was a 92 year old female who developed respiratory failure and was unable to overcome her illness despite aggressive medical treatment.

The forty-fourth recorded death was a 71 year old male who developed respiratory failure and was unable to overcome his illness despite aggressive medical treatment.

We extend our deepest condolences to their family and the entire Cattaraugus County community.