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 Wednesday evening:
- Oregon: 583 deaths, 2,705 hospitalizations, 35,340 cases, 716,777 tests (682,934 negative tests) Latest Oregon numbers
- Washington: 2,177 deaths, 7,703 hospitalizations, 91,208 cases Latest Washington numbers
- United States: 211,793 deaths, 7,549,429 cases Latest U.S. numbers
- World: 1,054,674 deaths, 36,077,017 cases Latest global numbers
INTERACTIVE: Oregon coronavirus map
REAL-TIME UPDATES
9 p.m.
- There are 72 active COVID-19 workplace outbreaks in Oregon as of this week. Three of the four largest outbreaks are at prisons. Learn more
- Portland Public Schools announced it will extend distance learning through the end of the second quarter, which is Jan. 28. Learn more
- COVID-19 survivors with a different experience than President Trump felt his words on social media and handling of his diagnosis were reckless. Learn more
- Researchers are turning more and more to the sampling of human waste to track the COVID-19 virus. Oregon State University is using the information to stop potential outbreaks on campus. Learn more
2 p.m.
- Oregon health officials on Wednesday reported 305 new cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths. Oregon’s death toll is now 583 people. Learn more
8:30 a.m.
- Clinics, pharmacies and hospitals report high demand for flu shots during the coronavirus pandemic. Doctors urge people to help prevent a "twindemic" this year. Learn more
- Since Aug. 31, there has been a 25% increase in the number of reported cases of COVID-19, according to Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen. A positive new development is the distribution of more COVID-19 tests from the federal government, which will allow Oregon to do as many as 80,000 "rapid antigen" tests a week, doubling the state's current testing capacity. Learn more
- The Oregon Health Authority announced 301 new COVID-19 cases and nine more deaths connected to the virus. There has been a total of 35,340 cases in Oregon during the pandemic, including 581 people who have died. Learn more
INTERACTIVE: Active workplace outbreaks with 5 or more cases
INTERACTIVE: Oregon coronavirus data by age group
INTERACTIVE: COVID-19 Cases in Oregon
INTERACTIVE: Oregon COVID-19 Hospitalization Data