Klamath County reports 35 new cases of COVID-19, 2 deaths

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The following is a press release from Klamath County Public Health.

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) officials report 35 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths. The local case count is 1,908, while the number of deaths is 18. This week’s count is 77. The reporting week runs from Sunday through Saturday.

The first death was an 80-year-old woman who died at Sky Lakes Medical Center on December 21. She had underlying health conditions. The second death was a 62-year-old woman who died at Sky Lakes Medical Center December 26. She also had underlying health conditions.

Klamath County totals

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  • Cover coughs and sneezes.

  • Stay home when sick.

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