Cattaraugus County Health Department has reported a ninth death from COVID-19.

“(The department) is sad to report the ninth death of a resident of Cattaraugus County due to COVID-19 related complications. She was a 62-year-old female who developed respiratory failure and was unable to overcome her illness despite aggressive medical treatment.

“We extend our deepest condolences to her family and the entire Cattaraugus County community.”

Through Tuesday, the department reported four additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 residents within the county. The department’s active positive COVID-19 caseload was at 38 as there are 216 residents who have recovered from COVID-19. Overall, there have been 263 cases.