Klamath County reports 74 new cases of COVID-19
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) officials report 74 new cases of COVID-19. The local case count is 1,273. This week’s count is 114.
Like most of the state, Klamath County is experiencing a surge in cases. A revised approach to contact investigations and close contact follow up is part of a statewide plan developed in response to the statewide growth in cases.
The approach incorporates a priority structure to ensure those at highest risk receive contact from KCPH first. More than half of the counties in Oregon have moved to this surge protocol, as local and state resources reach capacity in this critical pandemic response.
Webpages have been created for those who have tested positive and their close contacts. Links can be found at the top of the http://publichealth.klamathcounty.org/coronavirus page. Close contacts may not be contacted by KCPH.
Those who have tested positive should let their close contacts know of their exposure. A close contact is someone who has been within six feet of a positive individual for 15 or more cumulative minutes, with or without a mask.
Klamath County totals
The Oregon Health Authority reports 1,243 confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases and 30 new deaths.