BATH, N.Y. (WENY) - The Steuben County Health Department has reported one death related to COVID-19.

The person who passed away was a 48-year-old man who lived in Wayne.

This brings the total number of COVID deaths in the county to 293.

County health director Darlene Smith says that despite the easing of COVID restrictions, people are strongly encouraged to continue prevention strategies towards the unvaccinated and immuno-compromised.