Umatilla County Health today reported 46 newly-confirmed cases of coronavirus.
That is up 31 from Tuesday and is the biggest single daily case number since Aug. 6 when 60 new cases were reported in a single day.
The 46 number is updated from earlier Wednesday when the county originally reported 49 new cases
The 46 new cases bring the county’s overall total to 2,884.
There are 155 presumed cases of coronavirus in Umatilla County – down one from Tuesday. There are three people currently hospitalized – down one from Tuesday. 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.
