PORTLAND, Ore. — Cases of COVID-19 began popping up in the United States in January. The first case in Oregon was reported on Feb. 28.
We've been posting a daily blog to track the changes in Oregon and Southwest Washington as we get them. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LATEST UPDATES
BY THE NUMBERS
As of this evening:
- Oregon: 197 deaths, 7,568 cases, 216,344 tests (209,050 negative) Latest Oregon numbers
- Washington: 1,300 deaths, 20,367 cases, 505,795 tests (6.0% positive) Latest Washington numbers
- United States: 124,416 deaths, 2,422,310 cases Latest U.S. numbers
- World: 489,318 deaths, 9,609,844 cases Latest global numbers
REAL-TIME UPDATES
11:30 p.m.
- Beginning Friday in Washington, face masks will be mandatory statewide in public, both indoors and outdoors, when it’s impossible to maintain 6 feet of physical distance from others. Learn more
- In the small town of Sweet Home, Oregon, a man said his refusal to wear a mask landed him in jail. Learn more
- As of Friday, face coverings will be required in public in seven Oregon counties and all of Washington state. Here's the reasoning behind the rules. Learn more
- There are 28 active COVID-19 workplace outbreaks in Oregon, and the Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem and Pacific Seafood in Newport still have the most total cases. Learn more
- Some Woodburn residents are not happy with the decision to make a Super 8 hotel a COVID-19 isolation center because they say it is too close to senior living facilities. Learn more
2:20 p.m.
- Oregon reported two more COVID-19 deaths, bringing the state's death toll to 197 people, and 124 new cases of the virus. Learn more
- The Oregon Health Authority released new face covering guidance for all Oregonians, regardless of the county in which they live. Everyone is urged to wear a mask or face covering in all indoor public spaces. Seven Oregon counties are requiring face masks to be worn at indoor businesses.
1 p.m.
- Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced she will commute the prison sentences of 57 people who are deemed medically vulnerable to COVID-19. The individuals “do not present an unacceptable public safety risk,” Brown said. Learn more
9 a.m.
- Does wearing a face mask really help limit the spread of COVID-19? A new study released by Oregon Health & Science University reveals that the small effect of wearing a face mask can have a big impact on reducing the spread of coronavirus. Learn more
- A growing number of people have joined the 'Let Them Play' movement in order to get back to sports competitions in Oregon. Learn more
- Oregon health officials said that although there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases over the past month, there has not, at least yet, been the same surge in hospitalizations and deaths. Learn more
- Beaverton School District is offering a look at two paths for students to return to school this fall: a hybrid in-school program or a fully virtual K-12 program. Learn more
INTERACTIVE: Oregon COVID-19 cases
INTERACTIVE: Oregon COVID-19 data by age group