Tillamook County Experiencing an Increase in Positive COVID-19 Cases; Now at 20 Cases

July 14, 2020

COVID-19 Response

TILLAMOOK, Ore. —Tillamook County is experiencing an increase in the number of people who are testing positive for COVID-19. The current number of positive cases in Tillamook County is 20 as of July 14, 2020. Positive cases have been fully investigated and all “close contacts” have been identified through contact tracing with appropriate follow up measures. There are no workplace outbreaks in any workplaces in Tillamook County.

Tillamook County Public Health is responsible for conducting case investigations for all persons who test positive for COVID-19 and are residents of our county. Please remember the following:

1. Those who are identified as close contacts can expect to be contacted by a contact tracer within 24 hours of the investigation.

2. Contacts will receive information regarding self-quarantine and support from a contact tracer during this time.

3.Contacts who do not have symptoms will not be tested for COVID-19 per Oregon Health Authority (OHA) guidance.

Contact your provider or call our COVID-19 line (503-842-3940) to discuss your symptoms to determine whether you need a medical visit and need to be tested.

For information on future positive cases in Tillamook County, please visit our website at: https://tillamookchc.org/covid-updates/. You may also find county and statewide case information on the Oregon Health Authority site: http://healthoregon.org/coronavirus. Community members with health concerns can contact the Health Center’s COVID-19 nurse line at 503-842-3940.

COVID-19 is a highly infectious illness that spreads like the flu. Local and state health officials continue to urge all Oregonians to take steps to protect those who are most vulnerable to complications from COVID-19. Those considered “high risk” include adults 60 and older, or anyone with a serious health condition, including lung or heart problems, kidney disease, or diabetes, or anyone who has a suppressed immune system.

To help control the spread of the illness the public is urged to follow Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s executive orders pertaining to face coverings and other precautions and to stay home to the maximum extent possible.

Every resident should take these basic steps to protect those most at risk:

Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
Follow guidance on face coverings.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
Stay home if you feel ill.

For information on the most current cases in Oregon, including future positive cases in Tillamook County use the link at the Oregon Health Authority site:

http://healthoregon.org/coronavirus

About Tillamook County Community Health Centers:
TCCHC has been a Federally Qualified Health Center since 1994, providing medical, dental, behavioral and public health services.

Follow our Facebook @TillamookCHC for daily updates.

Additional Resources:

Oregon Health Authority COVID-19 Information: http://healthoregon.org/coronavirus

CDC COVID-19 Information: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html