Klamath County reports 58 new cases, 4 deaths; Issues statement regarding COVID-19 vaccine distribution

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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) officials report 58 new cases of COVID-19, and four deaths. The local case count is 2,422. Local deaths number 38. This week’s total is 163. The reporting week runs from Sunday through Saturday.

The deceased include:

  • An 80-year-old woman who died January 14 at her residence. She had underlying health conditions.

  • An 86-year-old woman who died January 14 at her residence. She had underlying health conditions.

  • An 80-year-old woman who died January 13 at Sky Lakes Medical Center. She had underlying health conditions.

  • An 83-year-old man who died January 13 at Sky Lakes Medical Center. He had underlying health conditions.

Klamath County Public Health issues the following statement regarding vaccine distribution in Klamath County:

The anticipated supply of vaccine from the federal government has not materialized. Governor Kate Brown has indicated that she wants Pre-Kindergarten through high school educators to begin being vaccinated on January 25. With seniors aged 80 and older to follow on February 8.

Public Health is working with our community partners to host vaccination events for eligible individuals, but all of this hinges upon the availability of vaccine. Klamath County at this time does not have enough vaccine to finish Phase 1-A. We are working with community partners to identify phase 1-A eligible individuals and continue to serve them as supplies allow.

As of January 13:  2,201 vaccines had been given in Klamath County and 13 individuals had completed their 2 dose series.

There are approximately 15,000 Klamath County residents 65 and older. It will take patience and time to reach everyone who would like to be vaccinated.

Public Health remains committed to helping Klamath remain safe and healthy.

 

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.