County reports 18th COVID death
The Oregon Health Authority reported an 18th death from COVID-19 in Yamhill County on Saturday, a 78-year-old man who tested positive Nov. 13 and died Nov. 20 at Willamette Valley Medical Center.
On Monday, the county reported 103 new cases since Saturday, bringing it to a total of 1,953 cases to date.
Oregon has now surpassed 2,000 new cases in a single day, and has seen more than 1,000 deaths from the pandemic. On Monday, the state reported 1,331 new cases, and 12 new deaths, bringing the state to a total of 85,788 cases to date, and 1,045 deaths.
OHA Director Patrick Allen said during a Friday press conference the state’s first shipment of vaccines is expected to arrive soon, “but it will be several months before it is available to the general public. Until then, it’s important to continue to minimize close contact with others, keep gatherings small, wear a face covering and wash hands frequently.”