Umatilla County Health today reported 78 new confirmed cases COVID-19.
Today’s numbers – which include Friday through Sunday’s new cases – bring the county’s overall total number to 4,209.
There are 221 presumptive cases and a total of 49 people have died from the virus in Umatilla County.
On Saturday, the state of Oregon set another one-day record for COVID-19 cases. The Oregon Health Authority reported 1,669 new cases and 11 new deaths. That brings the states total number of cases to 72,506. There have been 896 deaths due to COVID-19 in the state.
More details are available on the county’s COVID-19 dashboard.
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.
