Umatilla County Health today reported two more residents has died from COVID-19 – the 128th and 129th deaths in the county due to the virus.
Umatilla County’s 128th death with COVID-19 is an 86-year-old male who tested positive
Sept. 13 and died Sept. 16 at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Hermiston. This individual had underlying conditions.
Umatilla County’s 129th death with COVID-19 is a 71-year-old female who tested positive
on Sept. 14 and died Sept. 16 at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Hermiston. This individual had underlying conditions.
The health department today also reported 92 new COVID-19 cases – down 13 from Thursday’s total. There are currently 700 presumed cases of COVID-19.
Umatilla County officials reiterated their advice to residents to take precautions against the spread of coronavirus:
To protect your health and the health of others, be sure to wear a mask, wash your hands and practice social distancing. 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.
