Umatilla County Health (UCo) is today reporting another new positive case of coronavirus in the county – the fourth positive case in the county so far.
According to county health officials, the individual is self-isolating at home. UCo Health is not releasing any demographic information, including the town in which this individual resides. An investigation is currently underway. UCo Health has been in contact with this individual and their family. Additionally, health officials have reached out to all identified close contacts to provide education and guidance.
Today’s announcement comes just one day after UCo reported a third positive test for the coronavirus or COVID-19 in the county.
In response to Executive Order 20-12 issued Monday, March 23, UCo Health Director Joseph Fiumara strongly encouraged residents to heed the order of Gov. Kate Brown to stay at home when possible.
“The purpose of the “Stay Home Save Lives” announced by Gov. Brown is to limit the close interactions everyone has on a daily basis,” he said. “This applies for extended family members as well as friends and acquaintances. UCo Health urges everyone to comply with the governor’s orders to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 no matter where in Umatilla County that you live.”
UCo Health is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation as it evolves. The Oregon State Public Health Lab and commercial laboratories that are processing samples collected from Umatilla County residents report all test results to UCo Health daily. UCo Health will be providing county specific test results including the total number of tests processed on our website www.ucohealth.net and will update these counts regularly.
In alignment with the Oregon Health Authority, UCo Health will be issuing press releases once per day at around 1 p.m. in the event that there are new cases to report.
County health officials are asking residents to call 211 with questions regarding COVID-19. If you are exhibiting symptoms such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath, call your primary care provider first to discuss the next steps. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
This is crap. The public needs to know where it is located. It is only right so as to avoid an area if so desired. If they can lift laws temporarily to sell alcohol on the curb, and pump your own gas then they should temporarily lift the hippa act also.
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