MGN Cases, deaths, hospitalizations decline in past week PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- There are four new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including Jefferson County's 40th death, raising the state’s death toll to 2,774, the Oregon Health Authority reported Wednesday. OHA also reported 196 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Wednesday,, bringing the state total to 208,637. Governor Brown joined by Oregon leaders for reopening event Governor Kate Brown was joined Wednesday by various business, health, community and governmental leaders to commemorate Oregon’s official reopening. “Today, we celebrate Oregon’s strength, resilience and collaboration,” said Governor Brown. “We celebrate brighter days ahead. And, today, we celebrate that Oregon is 100% open for business.”