Coronavirus updates Wednesday: 116 cases a one-day record for Lane County
Lane County Public Health reported another one-day record for COVID-19 cases Wednesday.
The health department said there were 116 additional positive cases of the coronavirus and one new death in the county. The total case count is 3,500.
Sixteen people were hospitalized, and three of them were in the ICU, the agency said. There were 375 people considered infectious, an increase of 71 from Tuesday's count.
The health department said a 76-year old man from the Eugene-Springfield died Tuesday due to complications related to COVID-19. He was hospitalized at the time of his death.
The county death toll is 37.
Oregon reports 1,099 new COVID-19 cases, record hospitalizations
The number of hospitalized confirmed COVID-19 patients across Oregon reached a record 406 Wednesday, the Oregon Health Authority reported. Ninety-four of those patients are in intensive care.
The state reported 1,099 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the cumulative total to 59,669.
The state reported 10 new deaths, bringing the total to 788.
They were a 65-year-old woman in Yamhill County who tested positive on Nov. 12 and died on Nov. 14; a 75-year-old woman in Multnomah County who tested positive on Nov. 11 and died on Nov. 15; a 92-year-old man who tested positive on Oct. 16 and died on Nov. 8 at OHSU; an 86-year-old man in Douglas County who tested positive on Nov. 10 and died on Nov. 17; an 80-year-old man in Multnomah County who tested positive on Sept. 20 and died on Nov. 15; a 77-year-old man in Crook County who tested positive on Nov. 3 and died on Nov. 17; and 85-year-old woman in Washington County who tested positive on Nov. 9 and died on Nov. 17; an 84-year-old woman in Jackson County who tested positive on Oct. 30 and died on Nov. 12; an 86-year-old man in Washington County who tested positive on Nov. 2 and died on Nov. 15; and a 76-year-old man in Lane County who tested positive on Oct. 22 and died on Nov. 17.
— Salem Statesman Journal
State begins two-week 'freeze' today
The two-week "freeze" Oregon Gov. Kate Brown ordered to slow the spread of COVID-19 means another hit to the bottom line of many local businesses.
"While we were successful in convincing the governor to scale back some of the proposed regulations, the regulations announced will still have a significant impact on our local business community," Brittany Quick-Warner, president and CEO of the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce, said in the chamber newsletter Friday. "While this is the last thing we wanted to see happen, we will continue to advocate on your behalf."
The statewide restrictions begin Wednesday and run through Dec. 2, which will include the Thanksgiving holiday. They will limit restaurants to takeout only; close gyms, museums and outdoor recreational facilities; limit capacity at stores; and limit social get-togethers even in private homes.
Lane County Public Health reports 80 new COVID-19 cases
Lane County Public Health reported 80 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday.
The county now has 176 cases per 100,000 people. This follows days of higher case counts in the area.
"We had a little bit of a lull there for a week and a half or so," Jason Davis, Lane County Public Health spokesman, said at a press conference Tuesday. "Now, thanks to the Halloween holiday and parties and then community spread on top of that, and workplace clusters, we are seeing our cases continuing to increase."
The county has seen a steady increase in cases over the last several days. On Saturday, the county reported 96 new cases of COVID-19, the second day in a row the county set a one-day record for cases.
Oregon reports 935 new COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths
Thirteen more people in Oregon have dead of COVID-19, bringing the state’s death toll to 778, the Oregon Health Authority reported Tuesday..
OHA also reported 935 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19, bringing the state total to 58,570.
The new cases are in the following counties: Baker (4), Benton (15), Clackamas (85), Clatsop (5), Columbia (7), Coos (5), Curry (4), Deschutes (30), Douglas (37), Harney (5), Hood River (4), Jackson (60), Jefferson (28), Josephine (2), Klamath (25), Lake (4), Lane (45), Lincoln (2), Linn (16), Malheur (7), Marion (151), Morrow (1), Multnomah (208), Polk (21), Tillamook (3), Umatilla (41), Union (6), Wallowa (1), Wasco (5), Washington (88) and Yamhill (20).
Oregon’s 766th COVID-19 death is a 63-year-old man in Umatilla County who tested positive on Oct. 29 and died on Nov. 8, at Trios Health Center in Washington. He had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 767th COVID-19 death is an 84-year-old woman in Multnomah County who tested positive on Nov. 7 and died on Nov. 16, in her residence. She had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 768th COVID-19 death is a 63-year-old man in Multnomah County who died on Nov. 9. The location of his tests and underlying conditions are being confirmed.
Oregon’s 769th COVID-19 death is a 70-year-old woman in Lane County who tested positive on Nov. 4 and died on Nov. 16, at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center. She had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 770th COVID-19 death is a 76-year-old woman in Linn County who tested positive on Sept. 14 and died on Oct.27, at Samaritan Albany General Medical Center. She had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 771st COVID-19 death is a 69-year-old man in Multnomah County who tested positive on Aug. 24 and died on Nov. 1, in his residence. The death certificate listed COVID-19 disease or SARS-CoV-2 as a cause of death or a significant condition contributing to death. He had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 772nd COVID-19 death is a 64-year-old man in Washington County who tested positive on Oct. 31 and died on Nov.15, in his residence. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed.
Oregon’s 773rd COVID-19 death is an 85-year-old woman in Douglas County who tested positive on Nov. 8 and died on Nov. 16, at Mercy Medical Center. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed.
Oregon’s 774th COVID-19 death is a 63-year-old man in Marion County who tested positive on Nov. 6 and died on Nov. 9, in his residence. He had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 775th COVID-19 death is a 52-year-old man in Marion County who tested positive on Oct. 27 and died on Oct. 31, in his residence. He had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 776th COVID-19 death is a 67-year-old woman in Marion County who tested positive on Oct. 26 and died on Nov. 13, at Salem Hospital. She had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 777th COVID-19 death is a 98-year-old man in Clackamas County who tested positive on Oct. 13 and died on Nov. 8, in his residence. He had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 778th COVID-19 death is an 85-year-old man in Multnomah County who tested positive on Nov. 1 and died on Nov. 9, at Providence Portland Medical Center. He had underlying conditions.
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