GCHD reports second COVID-19 death in Grant County
By Logan Bagett on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
JOHN DAY – The following is a release from the Grant County Health Department:
The Grant County Health Department is saddened to report the second COVID-19 related death in Grant County. The individual was an 81-year-old female with underlying medical conditions that resided in the Grant County area. She died at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend on March 19, 2021. We encourage everyone to be respectful as a family in our community grieves.
We continue to encourage all residents to take the following precautions.
- Wear a mask indoors and wear a mask outdoors if 6 feet of distancing cannot be maintained.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
- Stay home if you feel ill.
After someone contracts COVID-19, if they develop symptoms, they will usually appear within 14 days.
Symptoms include:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
We would urge those who present with these symptoms to call 211 or the Grant County Health Department at 541-575-0429.
