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[email protected] [email protected] In addition to n For questions regarding coronavirus, Putnam County call 329-1904, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily. n A 54-year-old Palatka man on Friday became the first having its first If you think you have been exposed to death from COVID-19 and develop a fever, cough or Putnam County resident to die from coronavirus, but the coronavirus, a 15th difficulty breathing, call your health care Department of Health in Putnam County said the person person has been provider. had not been quarantined at Putnam Community diagnosed, state Medical Center. health officials said Resources: Mary Garcia, administrator for the Department of Friday. n floridahealth.gov and cdc.gov Health in Putnam County, said the victim died from COVID-19 complications. She stressed isolation for any- Submitted photo Source: Florida Department of Health one who thinks they have any symptoms of the virus.