Umatilla County Health today reported three more deaths from coronavirus and 37 new confirmed cases.
Umatilla County’s 34th COVID-19 death is a 66-year-old male who tested positive July 23 and died Aug. 20 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, Wash. This individual had underlying conditions.
Umatilla County’s 35th COVID-19 death is a 64-year-old male who tested positive Aug. 3 and died Aug. 23 at Regency Hermiston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. This individual had underlying conditions.
Umatilla County’s 36th COVID-19 death is a 71-year-old female who tested positive July 23 and died Aug. 23 at Regency Hermiston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. This individual had underlying conditions.
The 37 new cases reported today covers new cases confirmed Friday through Sunday. That number brings the county’s overall total number of cases to 2,415.
There are 141 presumed cases of coronavirus in the county. Nine people are currently hospitalized.
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.
