Coronavirus in Oregon: State reports 257 new cases, 2 deaths OregonLive.com 2 hrs ago
The Oregon Health Authority on Sunday reported 257 new coronavirus cases and two COVID-19 deaths.
The new figures come as Multnomah County and other counties across the state are easing coronavirus restrictions as vaccination rates rise. Multnomah County moved from “high risk” to “lower risk” on Thursday, allowing restaurants, bars and gyms to expand capacity and enabling the Blazers to welcome 8,050 fans to the Moda Center for Saturday’s 20-point playoff win over the Denver Nuggets.
Oregon is now averaging fewer than 400 cases a day for the first time since early April. But while the state has cut its spring peak in half, Oregon’s daily cases remain stubbornly high compared to the rest of the nation. Only four states have identified more cases per capita in the past week, according to New York Times data.
The Oregon Health Authority on Wednesday reported 11 COVID-19 deaths and 399 coronavirus cases. Average daily cases have fallen by nearly half in the past month. But the rate of decline has slowed in recent days. Oregon is expected to hit a milestone Thursday by surpassing 200,000 confirmed or presumed coronavirus infections. Vaccines: Oregon reported 27,555 newly administered doses, which .
Oregon on Thursday topped 200,000 identified coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic as state officials reported 21 deaths amid fallout from the spring surge. The deaths announced Thursday are the most reported in a single day in nearly two months – and follow news that a 15-year-old boy from Marion County became the state’s second-youngest victim. The Oregon Health Authority did not .