Umatilla County Health today reported the 52nd death in the county due to coronavirus.
Umatilla County’s 52nd death with COVID-19 is a 39-year-old male who tested positive Oct. 16th and died Nov. 1 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, Wash. This individual had underlying medical conditions.
The county today also reported 28 new cases of COVID-19 – down 11 from Tuesday.
Today’s numbers bring the county’s overall total number to 4,571. There are currently 235 presumed cases of coronavirus – up one from Tuesday.
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.
