Two new deaths related to COVID-19 were reported Monday by the Chautauqua County Department of Health. The deaths include a man in his 50s and a woman in her 80s.

To date, 12 county residents have died due to complications associated with the coronavirus.

“Today’s update is a stark reminder that the novel coronavirus continues to circulate in our area and while some people have no symptoms or only mild symptoms, individuals of any age can become infected,” said Christine Schuyler, County Public Health Director. “Those with any underlying medical conditions remain at an increased risk for severe illness and even death from COVID-19.”

Since Friday, the county Health Department has reported 23 new cases of the coronavirus. Of those cases, nine are from the Dunkirk zip code, one in Forestville, three in Fredonia, five in Jamestown, two in Brocton, one in Frewsburg, one in Lakewood and one in Stockton.

As of Monday, there were 51 active cases for those who continue to recover under orders from local health officials.

In addition, 299 county residents remain under quarantine/isolation, as well as 24 people under domestic traveler quarantine, 635 recoveries, 698 total confirmed cases and 47,251 negative test results.