St. Lawrence County Public Health Department officials say they learned of one new COVID-19 case in the county on Saturday, May 2, bringing the total to 184.

"It is very important all residents continue to stay home as much as possible, wear a face covering and stay 6 feet away from others when venturing out for groceries, medical care, or work, wash hands with soap for 20 seconds often, and clean & disinfect commonly touched surfaces regularly," the Saturday public health update said.

Four people are hospitalized with the illness and 112 have recovered, public health said.

Two people in the county have died of COVID-19.

County hospitals have now tested 2,113 people.

Testing is done by appointment only. People who feel they have symptoms or feel they should be tested should call any of the following numbers between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.:

• St. Lawrence Health System: 315-261-6240

• Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center: 315-713-6655

• Clifton-Fine Hospital: 315-848-8049

• St. Lawrence County Public Health Department: 315-229-3448

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