Douglas County Adds 22 New Cases, One New Death - Monday, Nov 16th
(DCCRT) Douglas County COVID-19 Test Results: As of 12:00 pm today, Monday, November 16, 2020, there are TWENTY-TWO (22) people with new positive test results and ONE death to report since our noon case update yesterday*. The total number of cases (people with positive test results and presumptive) in Douglas County is now at 645*. Currently, there are TWENTY (20) Douglas County COVID-19 patients that are being hospitalized, 19 locally, and 1 out-of-the-area. Our Douglas County COVID-19 Response Team, under the direction of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, Dr. Bob Dannenhoffer, our Public Health Officer and Douglas Public Health Network continue to devote all resources available to our local COVID efforts. Eleventh COVID-19 Related Death of a Douglas County Resident Our Douglas County Public Health Officer, Dr. Robert Dannenhoffer, has confirmed the death of our eleventh Douglas County resident from the COVID-19 virus. Our eleventh COVID related death is an 85-year-old woman who passed away today, Monday, November 16, 2020, in Roseburg, Oregon. She tested positive for COVID-19 upon being admitted to the hospital on November 8, 2020. In the interest of privacy for the individual’s loved ones, no additional information will be released. Each death related to COVID-19 is painful for all Douglas County residents, and a reminder of the terrible impact COVID-19 has had in our local communities. The Douglas County Board of Commissioners, Dr. Dannenhoffer, DPHN staff and the DCCRT Team extend our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to all family members, friends, relatives, co-workers and community members of those who have passed after contracting this deadly virus. “Another treasured Douglas County resident has been lost to the deadly COVID-19 virus. On behalf of my family, my fellow Board of Commissioners, Dr. Dannenhoffer, DPHN staff and the DCCRT team, we send our sincere condolences and prayers to all the family members and friends,” commented Commissioner Tim Freeman. “We cannot stress enough how important it is to be vigilant in following the health and safety guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID right now! Looking at our recent spike in cases locally, statewide, nationwide and worldwide, the potential for a continued increase in the numbers of COVID cases and deaths right now is alarming. We need your help in preventing the spread of COVID-19, NOW! Please keep your distance from others, stay home if you are sick, delay travel plans, postpone gatherings, wash your hands, sanitize surfaces and wear a mask. The life you save by preventing the spread of germs might be your own, your parents, your kids or your neighbors." Getting Tested & Testing Clinics The next drive-through testing clinic will be Tuesday, November 17, 2020, in Roseburg. As a reminder, if you are having symptoms of COVID-19 including cough, fever, shortness of breath, muscle aches and pains, diarrhea, sore throat or decreased sense of smell and taste, talk to your health care provider about being tested for COVID-19. Patients without a Primary Care Provider, that are looking for a COVID-19 test should contact the Sutherlin Aviva Health Clinic at (541) 459- Douglas County (541) 672-3311 Douglas Public Health Network (541) 440-3571 3788. The first drive-through testing site was piloted in the county on March 17, 2020, there have been 1877 people tested in 90 drive-through clinics, while additional testing continues in hospitals, urgent cares and clinics. The drive-through clinics are led by DPHN, in conjunction with partner agencies including; Douglas County COVID-19 Response Team, Douglas County Board of Commissioners, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County Public Works, local volunteers and local health professionals.