Umatilla County Health today reported the 43rd county resident has died from coronavirus, and 26 newly-confirmed cases.
Umatilla County’s 43rd death attributed to COVID-19 is a 79-year-old male who tested positive and died Sept. 30 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, Wash. This individual had underlying conditions.
The 26 new COVID-19 cases reported today is up 21 from Thursday and brings the county’s overall total to 2,915.
There are 156 presumed cases of coronavirus in Umatilla County – unchanged from Thursday. There are currently three people hospitalized – down one from Thursday.
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.
What is wrong with our leaders….stay home? Come on guys man those who kick this disease are the ones who get therapeutics or treatment at a hospital. Vitamin D and zinc and pepsid and aspirin keep inflammation down.
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