Klamath County reports 13 new cases of COVID-19, 4 deaths

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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) officials report 13 new cases of COVID-19, and four deaths. The local case count is 2,364. Local deaths number 34. The total case count reflects the removal of a 47-year-old female, as the case was transferred out of state.

This week’s total is 105. The reporting week runs from Sunday through Saturday.

The deceased include:

  • A 68-year-old man who died January 7 at Sky Lakes Medical Center. He had underlying health conditions.

  • A 74-year-old man who died January 10 at Sky Lakes Medical Center. He had underlying health conditions.

  • A 77-year-old man who died January 11 at his residence. He had underlying health conditions.

  • An 87-year-old woman who died January 10 at her residence. She had underlying health conditions.

Klamath County totals

To protect yourself:

  • Keep your distance by maintaining six feet of social or physical distancing between yourself and others.

  • Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, utilizing hand sanitizer when washing facilities are not available.

  • Sanitize surfaces that are often touched.

  • Avoid gatherings of any size where social or physical distancing is not possible.

To protect others around you:

  • Cover coughs and sneezes.

  • Stay home when sick.

  • Wear a clean mask in public spaces, including outdoors when six feet of social distance cannot be maintained.