Klamath County reports 19 new cases of COVID-19, issues statement on vaccine distribution

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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) officials report 19 new cases of COVID-19. The local case count is 2,352. This week’s total is 93.

In reconciling numbers this morning, it was discovered a 15-year-old female was counted twice. There was a name misspelling on a second laboratory report.

The reporting week runs from Sunday through Saturday.

KCPH officials are providing some context for the federal and state announcements Tuesday regarding the COVID-19 vaccine:

KCPH continues to work with community partners in preparation to vaccinate all priority groups outlined within Oregon.

Currently, the allocation of vaccine to Klamath County is unknown, so a timeline for vaccinating all priority groups cannot be established.

There is not enough vaccine currently in the county to vaccinate all priority groups under Phase 1-A at this time.

There is no registry for being vaccinated.

Emails will be sent out from the Klamath County Public Health as more information becomes available. If you would like to receive updates, via email, send a message to KCPH@klamathcounty.org.

If you do not have email, we will make public announcements through the media, including the newspaper, radio stations, and television.

You may also call and hear updates on the vaccine phone line at 541.885.6743.

Please know your health and safety is our top priority. We thank you for your patience and commit to timely updates as information becomes available.

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.