COVID-19 Update for Friday, February 19, 2021

Published on February 19, 2021

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Lewis County added 13 new positive results Thursday, the public health office in Lowville said.

With 103 known active cases, authorities are reporting 7 people who remain hospitalized with COVID-19 complications.

Since testing began last March, the county has witnessed 1,710 positive results and 26 virus-related deaths.

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LCHS COVID Stats February 19

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Oneida County has announced 32 new positive results, according to the latest updates Thursday afternoon from public health officials.

Out of 819 known active cases, County Executive Anthony Picente is reporting 50 people who remain hospitalized with COVID-19 complications.

Since testing began last March, the county has tallied up 19,000 positive results and 386 virus-related deaths.

Herkimer County recorded 12 new positive results Thursday, according to health officials.

With 96 known active cases, authorities say there are 18 people who remain hospitalized with COVID-19 complications.

Since testing began last March, the county has witnessed 5,326 positive results and 92 virus-related deaths.

Jefferson County found 51 new positive results Thursday, public health officials said.

With 264 known active cases, authorities report 18 people who remain hospitalized with COVID-19 complications.

Since testing began last March, the county has recorded 5,190 positive results and 80 virus related deaths.