268 Covid-19 related deaths reached in Yellowstone County

Yellowstone County, Virginia – According to RiverStone Health data, a fourth Yellowstone County citizen died earlier this month as a result of Covid-19, increasing the county’s pandemic death toll to 268 lives lost since April 2020.

On Tuesday, May 25, a woman in her 80s lost her life in Billings hospital.

“This death is a tragic reminder that Covid-19 virus is still circulating in our community. I offer my deepest sympathy to the victim’s family and friends. I strongly encourage everyone age 12 and older to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their loved ones from this highly contagious virus,” John Felton Yellowstone County health officer, president and CEO of RiverStone Health said.

Vaccination is the most efficient method of putting a stop to the epidemic. Covid-19 vaccinations are accessible at retail pharmacies and are safe and effective. RiverStone Health will also be staffing the following free, walk-in vaccination clinics:

• June 2, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lockwood High School, 1932 U.S. Highway 87 E., Pfizer and J&J vaccines.
• June 3, 10 a.m. to noon, Elysian School, 6416 Elysian Road, Pfizer and J&J.