The first coronavirus-related death in Rockland was confirmed by the county's Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Laura Carbone on Saturday.

The victim was a 64-year-old Suffern resident, who had "other significant health problems which were likely contributory" to the person's death, according to Carbone's statement.

The number of cases in the county increased from nine to 13 overnight Friday into Saturday.

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Meanwhile, Rockland County Executive Ed Day said he would be announcing his own plans in the face of the virus' spread at 1 p.m. Monday.

"Here in Rockland County we have been working very closely with and in support of the actions taken by New York State," Day said in a statement. "However, the time has come that we must take additional actions locally to protect the health and safety of everyone in Rockland."

His statement continued: "There are numerous legal obstacles that we have had to address before taking summary action. We are working through the weekend to ensure this is being done in a legal and proper manner."

"I ask all of you to stay calm and remember to look out for your friends and neighbors as we navigate this situation with COVID-19," Day said. "Together there is no obstacle we cannot overcome."

Putnam County already declared a state of emergency on Friday, and Westchester County Executive George Latimer said in a Saturday Facebook post that he intends to do the same on Monday.

This death is the second confirmed coronavirus death announced in New York State on Saturday. The first was an 82-year-old New York City woman who had emphysema.

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