Umatilla County Public Health issued the following announcement on Mar. 8.
Umatilla County Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Two deaths with COVID-19 reported in Umatilla County; two new cases identified in Umatilla County.
Umatilla County Public Health (UCo Health) recognizes community concern surrounding COVID-19. We are working with multiple health agencies and community partners to disseminate accurate and up-to-date information.
UCo Health is saddened to report that individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 have died. Counseling and crisis support services can be accessed by calling Community Counseling Solutions at 866-343-4473. Interpretation services are available. We encourage everyone to be respectful as a family in our community grieves.
Umatilla County’s two hundred second death with COVID-19 is a sixty-two-year-old female who tested positive on February 4 and died March 4 at Good Shepherd Health Care System, Hermiston, Oregon. It is unknown if this individual had underlying conditions.
Umatilla County’s two hundred third death with COVID-19 is a fifty-nine-year-old male who tested positive on February 8 and died February 28 at Kadlec Medical Center, Richland, Washington. This individual had underlying conditions.
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Source: Umatilla County Public Health
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