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Wayne County confirms 2 additional cases of COVID-19

WXXI News | By Randy Gorbman

Published March 21, 2020 at 3:13 PM EDT

Wayne County Public Health is confirming it has received notification that two additional county residents have tested positive for COVID-19. That brings the total number of cases of the virus in that county up to three.

Health officials say at this time, all three confirmed cases are being treated in area hospitals and continue to be monitored by Wayne County Public Health.

Officials also released some demographic information about the three confirmed cased involving COVID-19. They are:

1 Female in her 80s

1 Male in his 70s

1 Male in his 60s

For 24/7 GENERAL information on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) call the NYSDOH COVID-19 hotline at 1-888-364-3065.

For specific Wayne County information email: wcph@co.wayne.ny.us

Or call the Wayne County Public Health Hotline at 315-946-5700, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm.