Coronavirus: Preble County reports 1st death

A woman in her late 60s is the first in Preble County to die of the novel coronavirus.

Preble County Public Health reported the death Wednesday and said that the woman tested positive for COVID-19 in March. Her name was not released.

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We are deeply saddened to announce the first COVID-19 death in Preble County. More info is on our website https://t.co/oAMVXVGSba or call the ODH COVID-19 Hotline at 1-833-4-ASK-ODH. If you are concerned about your mental health call the Disaster Distress Hotline 1-800-985-5990.
— Preble County Health (@PrebleCoHealth) April 8, 2020

Preble County Public Health reported there are eight confirmed cases in the county.

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