Umatilla County Health today reported the 53rd county resident has died from coronavirus.
Umatilla County’s 53rd death with COVID-19 is an 89-year-old male who tested positive Nov. 20 and died Dec. 6 at Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston. This individual had underlying medical conditions.
The health department today also reported 43 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Today’s numbers – which include new cases reported Friday through Sunday – bring the county’s overall total to 4,777. There are currently 248 presumed cases of coronavirus.
More details are available on the county’s COVID-19 dashboard.
Umatilla County officials reiterated their advice to residents to take precautions against the spread of COVID-19:
It is imperative that any person who is exhibiting symptoms of respiratory illness stay home. UCo Health continues to discover instances where individuals are continuing to work while sick. Now, more than ever, it is important for businesses to ensure that employees are not coming to work sick. Employees may feel internal and external pressure to work through mild illness. Businesses are encouraged to develop flexible leave policies to support employees who become ill and establish procedures for sending employees who are not feeling well home. 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, diarrhea, etc.) have resolved.
