Oregon reports five more COVID-19 related deaths, 763 new cases
New capacity limits set for indoor recreation, entertainment
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) There are five new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,514, the Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday.
OHA also reported 763 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Thursday, bringing the state total to 189,162.
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Sixteen Oregon counties will improve in their coronavirus risk level starting this Friday. Lane County will officially move down a category to “High risk after months of operating at the Extreme risk level.
No matter the risk level, health officials urge residents in all counties to continue mask wearing and social distancing with vigilance.
Credit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The move to High risk will mostly impact dining, entertainment, recreation and fitness. Indoor dining will now be allowed at 25% of a venue’s occupancy. Same goes for indoor performances and gyms.
Lane County Public Health spokesperson Jason Davis said this is something to celebrate.