Umatilla County Health today reported 13 new confirmed cases of coronavirus.
Today’s 13 new cases bring the county’s total thus far to 2,354.
There are 144 presumed cases of coronavirus in the county. Seven people are currently hospitalized. A total of 33 people have died.
The 13 cases reported today follow a trend of lower numbers of people testing positive in the county. Gov. Kate Brown announced on Wednesday that Umatilla County has succeeded in reducing the spread of COVID-19 to the point that it will move from Baseline Stay Home status to Phase 1, effective Friday, Aug. 21.
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.
