The Oregon Health Authority reported a record 437 new cases of coronavirus and two deaths Thursday. It is the third week in a row that state officials reported a record daily total.
The new record marks the second time that state officials reported a daily case count of more than 400. The previous daily record was set Saturday with 409 new cases.
State officials continue to attribute the rapid spread of COVID-19 to social gatherings. The new cases date back to graduations, birthday parties, and weddings.
“While it is difficult not to celebrate these events as we have in the past,” state officials said in a press release on Thursday, “COVID-19 is spreading in our communities and people must think hard about altering daily routines. that can put people in danger. ” risk.”
Most cases continue to be reported among Oregon’s youngest population with cases dating back to exercise classes, a fraternity party and a bachelor party, state officials said.
“Regardless of where you live, the disease is spreading.” Dr. Dean Sidelinger, a state epidemiologist, said at a press conference on Thursday. “We need the people of Oregon to use common sense.”
Where cases are by county: Benton (4), Clackamas (28), Clatsop (2), Coos (2), Deschutes (28), Douglas (4), Hood River (5), Jackson (8), Jefferson (6), Josephine (1 )), Klamath (3), Lane (12), Lincoln (3), Linn (4), Malheur (17), Marion (53), Morrow (8), Multnomah (108), Polk (7), Tillamook ( 2)), Umatilla (50), Unión (1), Wasco (2), Washington (76) and Yamhill (3).
New fatalities: The 248th victim of the Oregon coronavirus is a 97-year-old man in Malheur County who had not specified underlying health conditions, state health officials reported Thursday. He died at his home on July 29 after testing positive two weeks earlier.
A 58-year-old woman in Malheur County is the 249th victim of the coronavirus in Oregon. She died on July 13 a week after testing positive. State officials have not yet determined the location of her death and whether she had underlying health problems.
Infection prevalence: State officials reported that 7,133 Oregon residents were screened for COVID-19 as of yesterday, with 401 testing positive, equivalent to a 5.3% positivity rate.
Who got infected: State officials reported 428 new cases between the following ages: 0-9 (17); 10-19 (48); 20-29 (108); 30-39 (66); 40-49 (63); 50-59 (39); 60-69 (45); 70-79 (16); 80 and older (23); unknown (3).
Who’s in the hospital: State officials reported that 154 Oregon residents are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, which is four more than yesterday and the highest total since April. State officials, however, say hospitalization rates stagnate after five consecutive weeks of increases. Hundreds of beds and fans remain available.
Since she began: State officials reported Thursday that 12,807 people have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began. In total, 318,244 Oregon residents have been evaluated.
