Umatilla County Health today reported 143 new coronavirus cases – the largest three-day spike yet in the county.
Those numbers – reported Friday through Sunday – bring the county’s overall total number to 3,986.
The number of presumptive cases surged from 212 as of Friday to 415 as of today. A total of 49 people have died from the virus in Umatilla County.
Umatilla County’s surge in COVID-19 cases coincides with the state of Oregon, which set new records for three consecutive days for cases 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.
