Author: Tara Micka

PRESS RELEASE

Beginning January 4, 2022, Baker County will modify the way the County reports COVID-19 related deaths. COVID-19 related deaths will now be included in Baker County Health Department Facebook posts along with daily case information, and will also be included with the total death counts on www.bakercountycovid19.com. The County will no longer be providing a press release for each death reported. There will be no changes to the way the Oregon Health Authority reports COVID-19 related deaths. 

The Baker County staff extend our condolences to everyone who has lost a loved one to COVID-19. We recognize and honor the losses our community has experienced, and unfortunately, continues to experience. Changes to the way COVID-19 deaths are reported will continue to provide the community and media timely information about deaths the Oregon Health Authority reports.

PRESS RELEASE

The Oregon Health Authority reported the thirty-sixth COVID-related death of a Baker County resident.  “Oregon’s 5,460th COVID-19 related death is a 71-year-old man from Baker County who tested positive Nov. 13 and died Dec. 10 at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Nampa. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed.”

Health Department Director Nancy Staten said, “These deaths continue to weigh heavily on everyone in our community. We are saddened by this loss and are thinking of his family and friends.”

To protect the privacy and well-being of the family, and to maintain compliance with health information privacy regulations, no further information about the individual will be released by the County. We encourage everyone to be respectful as a family in our community grieves.

PRESS RELEASE

The Oregon Health Authority reported the thirty-fifth COVID-related death of a Baker County resident.  “Oregon’s 5,343rd COVID-19 related death is a 67-year-old man from Baker County who tested positive Nov. 17 and died Dec. 7 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. He had underlying conditions.”

Commissioner Mark Bennett said, “Each death in our community leaves a void, and I’m sorry for this loss for his friends and family.”

To protect the privacy and well-being of the family, and to maintain compliance with health information privacy regulations, no further information about the individual will be released by the County. We encourage everyone to be respectful as a family in our community grieves.