The number of positive cases of coronavirus in Umatilla County is now 14, following today’s announcement of a new case by Umatilla County Health (UCo).
UCo Health staff have been notifying and assessing all close contacts of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in accordance with the Oregon Health Authority investigative guidelines. As a result, the number of COVID-19 tests performed on symptomatic individuals and the resulting number of confirmed positive cases continue to rise in Umatilla County.
The latest person to test positive has been identified as a close contact of a previously reported confirmed case. This individual is currently self-isolating and recovering at home.
Four of the individuals have recovered. Individuals are considered recovered when they have been free from symptoms including fever, cough and shortness of breath for 72 hours.
County health officials say both the short-term and long-term success of containing COVID-19 in Umatilla County hinges on every single resident of Umatilla County adhering to the “Stay Home Save Lives” order from Gov. Brown. Maintain social distancing, stay home unless absolutely necessary and help fight the spread with proper hand-washing and hygiene techniques.
Anyone who is exhibiting any symptoms of respiratory illness must stay home from work for 72 hours after all symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath, etc.) have resolved.
Officials say the county will continue to update its Umatilla County Public Health Facebook page as new information becomes available. County specific test result data is available on the county health website and will be updated Monday-Friday.
