Klamath County Public Health officials reported Thursday four deaths and 13 new cases of COVID-19.
The local case count is 2,364. Local deaths number 34.
The total case count reflects the removal of a 47-year-old female, as the case was transferred out of state.
This week’s total is 105. The reporting week runs from Sunday through Saturday.
The deceased include:
n A 68-year-old man who died January 7 at Sky Lakes Medical Center. He had underlying health conditions.
n A 74-year-old man who died January 10 at Sky Lakes Medical Center. He had underlying health conditions.
n A 77-year-old man who died January 11 at his residence. He had underlying health conditions.
n An 87-year-old woman who died January 10 at her residence. She had underlying health conditions.
To protect yourself:
n Keep your distance by maintaining six feet of social or physical distancing between yourself and others.
n Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, utilizing hand sanitizer when washing facilities are not available.
n Sanitize surfaces that are often touched.
• Avoid gatherings of any size where social or physical distancing is not possible.
To protect others around you:
n Cover coughs and sneezes.
n Stay home when sick.
n Wear a clean mask in public spaces, including outdoors when six feet of social distance cannot be maintained.
