Signature HealthCARE of Putnam County announced this morning three residents of the facility who tested positive for COVID-19 passed away. Officials say one of the three residents who died was asymptomatic.

The following statement was released:

“Signature HealthCARE of Putnam County is deeply saddened by these 3 losses. Our residents are like family to us, and the passing of any one of them is devastating.”

Forty-five people at the nursing home have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, including 30 residents and 15 staff members.