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Waukesha County Worker Dies From Coronavirus
As of Sunday night, Waukesha County has 83 confirmed cases, and now its first coronavirus-related death.
WAUKESHA, WI — Authorities in Waukesha say a County worker has died from the coronavirus.
On Sunday evening, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow announced the person's death. He did not specify the age or sex of the victim, only to say that the employee did not work with members of the public in their day-to-day job.
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“We are very saddened to learn of the death of one of our employees today. My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of this individual,” said Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. “The employee who tragically passed today did not work with members of the public. I ask members of the media to respect the privacy of family members at this time.”
Waukesha County's loss is the 18th coronavirus-related death in Wisconsin. As of Sunday night, Waukesha County has 83 confirmed cases.
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