A woman who tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Peninsula has died, the Virginia Department of Health said Sunday.
The woman, who was in her 80s, recently became ill and was admitted to a hospital, where she died, health officials said.
Her cause of death was respiratory failure. That’s the 8th coronavirus death in the Peninsula Health District.
The district covers Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, James City County and York County.
The other deaths in the state as of Sunday are: 2 in Henrico County Health District, 2 in Fairfax County Health Department, 1 in Pittsylvania-Danville Health District, 1 in Prince William Health District, 1 in Western Tidewater Health District, 1 in Loudoun County Health Department, 1 in the Virginia Beach Health District, 1 Alleghany Health District, 1 Crater Health District, 2 in Arlington Health District, 1 Mount Rogers Health District.
The Peninsula Health District has launched an investigation to identify the whereabouts of the woman’s close contacts.
This case is not included in the statewide COVID-19 positive case count Sunday on the VDH website.
“We extend our deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones,” said Peninsula Acting Health Director Dr. Steve Julian. “This is another reminder of how important it is to follow the recommendations being provided to protect the elderly and those with underlying conditions. All of us have a responsibility to protect each other.”
As of Sunday, James City County has 70 positive cases of the coronavirus, Newport News has 17, York County has 9, Hampton has 7, Williamsburg has 7 and Poquoson has 2, according to the Virginia Department of Health’s website.
There are now 890 positive cases of the coronavirus statewide.
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