Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 related deaths, 1,076 new cases; modeling points to sharp rise MGN But vaccine immunity helping prevent further spread, officials say; masks, avoiding large gathering also curb increase PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- There are three new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,858, the Oregon Health Authority reported Friday. OHA also reported 1,076 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Friday, bringing the state total to 219,755. Newest COVID-19 modeling report shows sharply higher increases in daily cases and hospitalizations On Friday, OHA released its latest COVID-19 forecast, which projects sharply higher COVID-19 associated hospitalizations and daily cases through Aug. 17.