Umatilla County Health today reported the 41st person in the county has died from coronavirus.
Umatilla County’s 41st death attributed to COVID-19 death is a 68-year-old male who tested positive June 23 and died July 16 at a private residence. The death certificate listed COVID-19 disease or SARS-CoV-2 as a cause of death or a significant condition contributing to death.
Health officials today also reported 36 newly-confirmed cases of coronavirus. Those cases were confirmed from mid-day Friday to mid-day today.
Those new cases brings the county’s overall total to 2,637.
There are 148 presumed cases of coronavirus in Umatilla County. Five people are currently hospitalized.
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.
