Oregon adds 1,562 cases, 48 deaths
The state total of cases has reached 97,622.
Posted: Dec 16, 2020 6:26 PM
Posted By: Chelsea Hunt
PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon Health Authority reported 1,562 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases on Wednesday as well as 48 more deaths.
The state total of cases has reached 97,622. Today’s cases include the following: Baker (7), Benton (31), Clackamas (166), Clatsop (7), Columbia (5), Coos (11), Crook (4), Curry (3), Deschutes (50), Douglas (16), Gilliam (2), Harney (4), Hood River (16), Jackson (64), Jefferson (29), Josephine (29), Klamath (20), Lake (2), Lane (105), Lincoln (5), Linn (51), Malheur (16), Marion (183), Morrow (8), Multnomah (455), Polk (30), Sherman (2), Tillamook (12), Umatilla (34), Union (9), Wallowa (1), Wasco (4), Washington (148) and Yamhill (33).
Hospitalizations are up to 554 with 113 in intensive care units.
The current weekly COVID-19 report shows a drop in cases, deaths and hospitalizations from Dec. 7 to Dec. 13, before Tuesday’s record report of new deaths.