Dec. 19, 2020
PORTLAND, Ore. COVID-19 has claimed 36 more lives in Oregon, raising the state s death toll to 1,340 the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today.
Oregon Health Authority reported 1,542 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. today bringing the state total to 101,814.
COVID-19 hospitalizations
The number of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 across Oregon is 536, which is three fewer than yesterday. There are 104 COVID-19 patients in intensive care unit (ICU) beds, which is seven fewer than yesterday.
The total number of patients in hospital beds may fluctuate between report times. The numbers do not reflect admissions per day, nor the length of hospital stay. Staffing limitations are not captured in this data and may further limit bed capacity.
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36 more deaths, 1,542 new COVID-19 cases reported in Oregon
Oregon health officials reported 36 more COVID-19 deaths Saturday, bringing the state death toll to 1,340.
After passing 100,000 cumulative cases Friday, the state reported an additional 1,542 confirmed and presumptive cases Saturday. A total of 101,814 cases have been detected in the state since the pandemic began.
December 19 2020
State health officials urge Oregonians to limit their holiday travel and activities to slow the spread of the virus.
As state health authorities urge residents to scale back their holiday plans, the Oregon Heath Authority reported 1,542 additional cases and 36 more deaths on Saturday, Dec. 19.
The figures increase the official statewide county to 101,814 cases and the death toll to 1,340.
The OHA also said the number of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 across Oregon is now 536, which is three fewer than on Friday, Dec. 18. There are 104 COVID-19 patients in intensive care unit (ICU) beds, which is seven fewer than Friday.
The total number of patients in hospital beds may fluctuate between report times, the OHA said, adding the numbers do not reflect admissions per day, nor the length of hospital stay. Staffing limitations are not captured in this data and may further limit bed capacity.