Umatilla County Health today reported 44 new coronavirus cases – up 25 from Thursday.
Today’s cases bring the county’s overall total to 3,843. There are currently 212 presumptive cases – up two from Thursday. A total of 49 people have died from the virus in Umatilla County.
Today’s case numbers come a day after the state set a new record for new cases and deaths reported in a single day.
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.
