SALEM — The Oregon Health Authority announced one new death in Union County from COVID-19 in its report on Wednesday, Sept. 22.

The death of an 81-year-old woman marks the 38th COVID-19 death in the county since the start of the pandemic. The woman tested positive on Sept. 13 and died at her residence on Sept. 20. According to OHA, the presence of underlying conditions is not yet confirmed.

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