The Cattaraugus County Health Department reported the first COVID-19 death in a month on Friday.
Public Health Director Dr. Kevin D. Watkins reported that the death of a 75-year-old woman from covid related respiratory problems was the first death reported in Catt County since June 29 and it’s 256th death since April 2020.
The COVID-19 community level in Cattaraugus County remains low, along with much of the rest of New York state.