We ll update this story throughout the day with the latest news about coronavirus and its effects in Oregon on Thursday, Feb. 4.
COVID-19 cases increase week over week
COVID-19 daily cases, hospitalizations and deaths all increased in Oregon last week, the state’s weekly report shows.
The Oregon Health Authority reported 4,786 new daily cases during the week of Jan. 25-31, a 16% increase from the previous week.
Hospitalizations increased to an average of 36 per day. That’s a 14% increase from the previous week.
Deaths increased slightly, from 74 to 76.
There were 119,390 COVID-19 tests administered last week, slightly more than the previous week. The percentage of positive tests increased to 5.4%.
Oregon reports 730 new COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths KGW Staff
The state’s death toll is now 1,998 people.
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) said as of Thursday, 486,861 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Oregon.
Health officials said there are currently 261 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Oregon, five fewer than Wednesday. There are 58 coronavirus patients in intensive care unit beds, which is five fewer than Wednesday.
The OHA has reported fewer than 1,000 new daily cases for nearly three weeks. The last time more than 1,000 cases were reported in a day was on Jan. 16.
The number of known COVID-19 cases in Oregon is now up to 145,320.
We ll update this story throughout the day with the latest news about coronavirus and its effects in Oregon on Tuesday, Feb. 2.
Salem Health vaccinates 330 in Woodburn
Salem Health administered 330 COVID-19 vaccines during a clinic in Woodburn Jan. 28-30.
The clinic aimed to make vaccinations more accessible to rural areas and Black, Indigenous and people of color.
On Jan. 30, the clinic focused on serving educators and childcare workers with the Oregon Child Development Coalition, whose services support migrant and seasonal farm workers and their young children.
“We are grateful for Salem Health bringing the vaccine clinic to the Woodburn community and look forward to working together to vaccinate our community,” said Robert Reyna, OCDC program manager. “Vaccinations for our child development staff mean a safe environment for the employees and the children and families we serve.”
Coronavirus in Oregon: Judge orders inmates be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines; 23 new deaths reported statewide
Updated Feb 03, 2021;
Posted Feb 02, 2021
A judge on Tuesday ordered all inmates in the Oregon prison system to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccinations. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)AP
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A judge on Tuesday ordered all inmates in the Oregon prison system to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccinations a move that should make prisoners immediately eligible for inoculation.
The preliminary injunction orders all Oregon Department of Corrections inmates be offered a vaccine as part of phase 1A, group 2, of Oregon’s COVID-19 vaccination plan putting prison inmates in the same category as people living in nursing homes and other congregate care settings.
Asante begins offering antibody treatment for COVID-19 patients
Asante said that it is one of four healthcare providers in Oregon offering the monoclonal antibody treatment, due to emergency use approval from the FDA.
Posted: Jan 27, 2021 11:37 AM
Posted By: Jamie Parfitt
ASHLAND, Ore. Asante announced on Wednesday that it is now offering monoclonal antibody treatment for coronavirus patients following emergency use approval of the experimental treatments by the FDA.
“The treatment can have a significant impact on the severity of symptoms people experience as well as help reduce the need for more intense hospital-related interventions,” said Lee Shapley, MD, administrator at Asante Ashland Community Hospital. “By treating people at the early onset of their COVID diagnosis, this therapy can help people recover faster with fewer lingering effects of the disease and keep more people out of the hospital.”