NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Napa County Public Health has reported the first confirmed death of a Napa County resident due to COVID-19.
The death occurred on Tuesday, officials said.
The adult patient was being treated at a hospital. Pending notification of immediate family and due to confidentiality laws, no other information is being released at this time, public health officials said.
“Our hearts go out to the patient’s family, and friends during this difficult time,” said Dr. Karen Relucio, Napa County Public Health officer. “More than ever, it is crucial that we practice physical distancing, and if we are sick, even with mild illness, make every effort to self-isolate from others and follow the shelter at home order.”
Napa County has so far confirmed 15 COVID-19 cases.
On Tuesday, Lake County Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace told the Board of Supervisors that no positive cases of COVID-19 have so far been confirmed in Lake County.
Lake’s other neighboring counties also are reporting new cases.
As of the latest information, Colusa has one, Glenn has two, Mendocino has four, Sonoma has 78 cases and one death, and Yolo has 24 cases and one death, according to those counties’ respective health departments.