A second person in the Fredericksburg region has died after contracting the coronavirus.
The patient was in his 50s, according to the Rappahannock Area Health District.
No other information was released to the press.
“We are truly saddened to learn of the death of another member of our community, and we extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends,” said Rappahannock Area Health District Acting Director Dr. Donald Stern in a press release. “It is important that we all follow precautions to prevent the spread of this illness. We remind everyone that we are taking these measures not just to keep ourselves healthy, but to prevent the spread of the virus across the community.”
To lower the risk of spreading respiratory infections, including COVID-19, the Virginia Department of Health encourages everyone to:
- Stay at home to the greatest extent possible
- Practice social distancing. Maintain at least six feet of space between yourself and other individuals when you must be out in public
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer only if soap and water are not available
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
- Avoid contact with sick people
- If you are experiencing symptoms, call your doctor
For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/coronavirus or www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/.
The first coronavirus victim in the Fredericksburg region was said to be a man in his 60s, according to the Rappahannock Health District. Again, in this case, the health district refused to release additional information about the victim.
A total of 52 people in Virginia have died after contracting the coronavirus. A total of 41 people in Stafford, 24 in Spotsylvania, and seven in Fredericksburg are all suffering from the disease.
Nationwide, a total of 7,616 people have died from the disease.
