Putnam Sees New Covid-19 Fatality, Small Increase In Cases: Latest Breakdown By Town

There was one new novel coronavirus (COVID-19) fatality in Putnam, as the county saw a small increase in cases.

A look at the latest number of cases by town in Putnam County.
Photo Credit: *Putnam County DOH*

The breakdown of COVID-19 cases in Putnam County.
Photo Credit: *Putnam County DOH*

05/20/2020 12:30 p.m.

The Putnam County Department of Health is reporting that as of Wednesday, May 20, there were 15 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 1,347 positive, and one new death, marking the 58th county resident to die from the virus.

There are currently 11 COVID-19 patients at Putnam Hospital, and the county is monitoring 35 active cases. 1,311 COVID-19 patients are no longer isolated or quarantined, according to the Department of Health.

Cases of COVID-19 in Putnam County, by town:

Carmel: 426 (3 new);
Southeast: 274 (4);
Kent: 234 (1);
Putnam Valley: 167 (4);
Patterson: 132 (3);
Phillipstown: 114 (1).

According to the state Department of Health, 1,467,739 New Yorkers have been tested for COVID-19, with 352,845 testing positive for the virus as of Wednesday, May 20. There have been 22,843 reported deaths due to COVID-19.

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