COVID-19 Update for Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Lewis County has added 17 new positives since their last report on Friday, the public health office said.

Out of 43 known active cases, authorities say there is one person who remains hospitalized with COVID-19 complications.

Since testing began last year, the county has recorded 2,013 positive results and 29 virus-related deaths.

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Oneida County found 55 new cases over Easter weekend, according to the latest numbers provided Monday afternoon via public health officials.

With 406 known active cases, authorities say there are 17 people who remain hospitalized with COVID-19 complications.

Since testing began last year, the county has witnessed 20,631 positive results and 411 virus-related deaths.

Herkimer County found 5 new positives Monday, the public health office said.

Out of 69 known active cases, authorities say there are 3 people who remain hospitalized with COVID-19 complications.

Since testing began last year, the county has accumulated 5,709 positive results and 100 virus-related deaths.

Jefferson County recorded 28 new positives since Friday, health officials said.

With 161 known active cases, authorities say there are 2 people who remain hospitalized with COVID-19 complications.

Since testing began last year, the county has recorded 6,116 positive results and 82 virus-related fatalities.