Umatilla County Health today reported the 39th death from coronavirus today and 57 newly-confirmed cases of the virus.
Umatilla County’s 39th COVID-19 death is a 66-year-old male who tested positive July 31 and died Aug. 28 at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland.
The 57 new cases of coronavirus includes those confirmed since Friday and brings the county’s overall total to 2,536.
There are 144 presumed cases of coronavirus in the county. Ten 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.
