The Oregon health authority announced three COVID-19 deaths and 402 new cases of coronavirus on Friday as business continued its rollercoaster journey this week.
The latest figures came when state leaders released the latest COVID-19 forecast, which pointed out that although transmission has already declined since the winter peak, the state is not yet out of the woods as the disease variants can spread. Concerns could escalate if Oregon residents do not continue to wear masks and social distances, the health leader said Friday.
“As access to vaccine is gradually expanding throughout the state, the predictions about the spread of the virus emphasize the importance of continuing with preventive measures that can slow the spread of the disease,” the state said in a statement. .
If the spread continues at the reproduction rate documented during most of February, the state estimates that the number of identified average daily cases will be 170 from next week. An increase in transmission, whether due to the variants or relaxed precautions, can lead to 265 identified cases per day.
But the modeling does not seem to be in line with current reality. As of Friday, the state averaged about 300 cases a day over the past week.
Where the new cases are by country: Baker (3), Benton (18), Clackamas (49), Clatsop (2), Columbia (2), Coos (21), Crook (1), Curry (5), Deschutes (8), Douglas (19), Grant (4), Hood River (1), Jackson (24), Jefferson (2), Josephine (25), Klamath (11), Lake (2), Lane (14), Lincoln (5), Linn (12) , Malheur (1), Marion (34), Multnomah (73), Polk (8), Tillamook (5), Umatilla (3), Union (4), Washington (41) and Yamhill (5).
Who died: Oregon’s 2,317th COVID-19 death is a 93-year-old man from Josephine County who tested positive on March 1 and died on March 10 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.
Oregon’s 2,318th death is a 70-year-old woman in Deschutes County who died Feb. 2 in St. Louis. Charles Bend Hospital passed away. Her death certificate mentioned COVID-19 as a cause or important factor contributing to her death.
Oregon’s 2,319th death is a 63-year-old man in Deschutes County who tested positive on Jan. 24 and on Feb. 12 in St. Louis. Charles Bend Hospital died.
Every person who died had underlying medical conditions.
The incidence of infections: On Thursday, the state reported 665 new positive tests out of 15,961 tests performed, which equates to a 4.2% positivity rate.
Who became infected: New confirmed or suspected infections grew among the following age groups: 0-9 (33); 10-19 (45); 20-29 (71); 30-39 (69); 40-49 (66); 50-59 (50); 60-69 (28); 70-79 (18); 80 and older (13).
Who is in the hospital: The state reported that 123 people were admitted to the hospital with a confirmed case of COVID-19, two more than the figure Thursday. There were 23 COVID-19 patients in intensive care units (ICU), one less than was in similar care on Thursday.
Vaccines administered: Oregon administered 1,269,595 doses as of Friday. The state reported 34,613 new doses. Of these vaccines, 23,075 doses were administered on Thursday and 11,538 were administered the previous days, but were administered into the system on Thursday.
Since it started: Oregon reported 159,037 confirmed or suspected infections and 2,319 deaths, one of the lowest per capita numbers in the country. To date, the state has reported 3,938,818 laboratory reports of tests
– Andrew Theen; 503-294-4026; @andrewtheen