COVID-19 Coos Co., July 6

Coos Health & Wellness is reporting another death related to the COVID-19 virus. According to Dr. Eric Gleason, 39 Coos Co. residents have now died due to the virus. The 39th involved a 49-year old female who tested positive June 14th and died June 28th at Oregon Heath & Science University Hospital in Portland. Dr. Gleason said the death is a stark reminder regarding the vaccine. He adds “this is a preventable disease.”