Oregon reports 14 more COVID-19 deaths, 3,229 cases over weekend; Deschutes has 240 cases
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Oregon COVID-19 Update: 5 New Deaths, 1,032 New Cases
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We ll update this story with the latest news about coronavirus and its effects in Oregon on Tuesday, July 27.
State recommends masks indoors
Oregon s health agency is now recommending everyone including people who have been vaccinated wear masks when in public indoor spaces.
In late June, Gov. Kate Brown lifted nearly all COVID-19 related restrictions, including executive orders that authorized mask requirements.
But due to a severe rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the state is now saying it s a good idea to mask up.
Health officials say an estimated 80% of new COVID-19 cases in Oregon are associated with the more contagious delta variant.
Jul 28, 2021
There are five new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,843.
Oregon Health Authority reported 1,032 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19, bringing the state total to 216,875.
“Today’s reported sharp rise in confirmed and presumptive cases and in hospitalizations in Oregon are sobering reminders that the pandemic is not over, especially for Oregonians who remain unvaccinated,” said Dr. Dean Sidelinger, state epidemiologist and state health officer.
“The highly contagious Delta variant has increased tenfold in the past two weeks in Oregon, and it is now estimated to be associated with 80% of the new cases in Oregon. OHA continues to encourage all Oregonians who are eligible to make a plan to get vaccinated as soon as possible. We are also reviewing updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to assess opportunities for alignment in Oregon based on the increased cases and hospitalizations