According to a poll released Thursday, nearly half of Oregonians are satisfied with the distribution of COVID-19 vaccine by state, while a majority remain somewhat concerned about the spread of the coronavirus in their communities.
This was one take away from the poll by the firm DHM Research, which earlier this month surveyed 600 Oregonians on a number of topics, including Gov. Kate Brown and President Biden’s handling of the pandemic, vaccine vaccination and other topics.
The poll took place when the Oregon health authority on Wednesday announced 393 new cases of coronavirus and four deaths due to the pandemic.
About 48% of respondents indicated that they were so far satisfied with the distribution of vaccines, while 39% were dissatisfied and 13% did not know what they would think of the attempt.
Elderly people have a much more pessimistic view of the rollout, and 55% of 65-year-olds and older said they were dissatisfied.
According to the survey, seniors were about equally upset about Brown’s decision to put teachers ahead of seniors in the vaccine line, with about 53% of respondents disagreeing with the decision.
Meanwhile, 60% of all respondents, regardless of age, said they were concerned about the spread of COVID-19 in their communities, while 37% said they did not.
A majority of respondents did say they support Brown’s support for hybrid or full-time personal tutoring for elementary school students by March 29.
Brown’s overall COVID-19 approval rating – with 42% approving her handling strongly or somewhat – left President Biden’s 55% behind.
Oregon still has the lowest COVID-19 infection and mortality rates in any state in the country.
According to the poll, whites were overrepresented in the poll, with 89% of respondents being white.
The poll took place from March 7 to 14 and included a margin of error of 4%.
Where the new cases are by country: Baker (3), Benton (19), Clackamas (21), Clatsop (2), Columbia (1), Coos (22), Crook (5), Curry (5), Deschutes (11), Douglas (16), Grant (2), Jackson (42), Jefferson (1), Josephine (25), Klamath (5), Lane (12), Lincoln (7), Linn (10), Malheur (2), Marion (44), Morrow (1), Multnomah (66), Polk (4), Tillamook (3), Umatilla (6), Union (3), Wallowa (1), Wasco (2), Washington (45) and Yamhill (7).
Who died: Oregon’s 2,350th COVID-19 death is a 79-year-old woman in Klamath County who tested positive on March 12 and died March 14 at Sky Lakes Medical Center.
Oregon’s 2,351st death is a 44-year-old man from Marion County who tested positive on Feb. 16 and died in Salem Hospital on March 15.
Oregon’s 2,352 deaths is a 54-year-old man from Linn County who tested positive on December 21 and died on March 15 at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital.
Oregon’s 2,353th death is a 75-year-old man in Lane County who tested positive on March 14 and died on March 14. Civil servants confirm where he died.
According to health officials, each person who died said underlying conditions.
The incidence of infections: The state on Thursday reported 598 new positive tests out of 17,801 tests performed, which equates to a 3.4% positivity rate.
Who became infected: New confirmed or suspected infections grew among the following age groups: 0-9 (25); 10-19 (46); 20-29 (51); 30-39 (65); 40-49 (63); 50-59 (52); 60-69 (37); 70-79 (21); 80 and older (3).
Who is in the hospital: The state reported that 116 people were admitted to the hospital with a confirmed case of COVID-19, which is eight more than Wednesday’s figure. There were 38 COVID-19 patients in intensive care (ICU) beds, nine more than were in similar care on Wednesday.
Vaccines administered: Oregon administered 1,412,232 doses as of Thursday. The state reported 49,166 new doses. Of these vaccines, 18,412 doses were administered on Wednesday and 30,754 were administered the previous days, but were administered into the system on Wednesday. The high numbers are due to a lack of reporting earlier this week during a database break.
Since it started: Oregon reported 160,622 confirmed or suspected infections and 2,353 deaths, one of the lowest per capita numbers in the country. To date, the state has reported 4,021,248 laboratory reports of tests.
– Andrew Theen; 503-294-4026; @andrewtheen[email protected]