Klamath County reports 17 new cases of COVID-19, 1 death

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) officials report 17 new cases of COVID-19 and a death. The local case count is 2,612. Deaths now number 51.

This week’s total is 62. The reporting week runs from Sunday through Saturday.

The deceased was a 74-year-old man who died January 23 at his residence. He had underlying health conditions.

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• 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.
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