Umatilla County Health today reported 18 newly-confirmed cases of coronavirus – up 13 from Thursday.
That is the largest single-day uptick in cases in the county since the numbers increased from five on Sept. 10 to 24 on Sept. 11.
The new cases bring the county’s overall total to 2,799.
There are 153 presumed cases of coronavirus in Umatilla County – up one from Thursday. There are three people currently hospitalized – unchanged from Thursday. A total of 42 county residents have died.
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.
