Klamath County reports 20 new cases of COVID-19, 2 deaths
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) officials report 20 new cases of COVID-19, and two deaths. The local case count is 2,505. Deaths now number 46.
This week’s total is 76. The reporting week runs from Sunday through Saturday.
The deceased were:
An 80-year-old woman who died January 19 at her residence. She had underlying health conditions.
An 80-year-old woman who died January 20 at Sky lakes Medical Center. She had underlying health conditions.
Klamath County totals
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Sanitize surfaces that are often touched.
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Cover coughs and sneezes.
Stay home when sick.
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