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Tue Mar 24, 2020, 12:02 PM Mar 2020

Health officials confirm 7th coronavirus death in Ohio (Gallipolis, OH)

GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) — Health officials in Gallia County reported its first coronavirus case and death Tuesday morning, bringing the statewide death total to at least seven.

The health department did not share any identifying information to protect the victim's family. Everyone who has been in contact with the deceased person has been contacted, the health department shared.


"This is a devastating situation and our thoughts and prayers go out to all those impacted by this tragic passing." said Gallia County Health Department on Facebook. "We assure all of you that a thorough case investigation has been conducted and all relevant parties have been contacted. We thank you for your continued cooperation and support."

https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/health-officials-confirm-7th-coronavirus-death-in-ohio

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Gallipolis, OH is a little river town in S.E. OH on the Ohio ... if it is there then it is everywhere.

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