Ten more Grant County residents test positive for coronavirus
Published 1:45 pm Friday, August 20, 2021
- Grant County Health Department Clinic Manager Jessica Winegar, left, gets swabbed for a COVID-19 test at the Grant County Health Department by Medical Assistant Cindy Baker.
Ten people in Grant County have tested positive for the coronavirus in the last two days.
The Grant County Health Department announced Friday that seven people became infected with COVID-19 and live in the John Day, Canyon City, Mt. Vernon and Dayville ZIP codes.
The day before, the health department reported that three people in the John Day and Canyon City ZIP codes became infected with COVID-19.
The health department said the people are working with their health care providers for proper care and safety and contacting those who meet the definition of close contact.
According to the health department, fully vaccinated close contacts do not need to quarantine as the vaccines have been proven to be safe.
The health department said the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is 95% effective against contracting the coronavirus, while the Johnson and Johnson has a 66% effectiveness rate.
Grant County Health officials urge anyone interested in receiving either vaccine to contact the following entities to schedule an appointment:
Grant County Health Department: 541-575-0429
Strawberry Wilderness Clinic: 541-575-0404
Len’s Drug: 541-575-0629
Additionally, Canyon Creek Clinic at 541-575-1263 can provide referral information.
The health department said they 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
Anyone presenting these symptoms is encouraged to call 211 or their health care provider.
