Oregon

Oregon officials on Saturday reported 1 new death from the novel coronavirus and 76 new cases -- bringing the total number of deaths to 87 and known cases to 2,253.The Oregon Health Authority reported that the latest death was a 59-year-old Lane County man who had underlying medical conditions. He tested positive April 14 and…

More masks, Walgreens drive-through testing site, but more inmates, prison staff have virus, Gov. Brown upset federal funds can't cover state revenue shortfalls SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon is getting several shots of good news as it battles the coronavirus pandemic, but Gov. Kate Brown voiced dismay that new guidelines say federal relief funds can't…

the novel coronavirus may have averted more than 70,000 infections, including almost 1,500 hospitalizations, according to a new analysis released Friday by state health officials.The projections, provided by the Institute for Disease Modeling in Washington, are only estimates used for planning by Oregon health officials.While imperfect, the officials say they offer the latest evidence that…

The Oregon Health Authority on Friday reported three new deaths from the novel coronavirus as confirmed cases climbed to 2,177.The agency said two Multnomah County men, ages 80 and 86, and an 89-year-old Linn County man were the latest known patients to succumb to the illness, bringing the statewide death toll to 86.Each had an…

The Oregon Health Authority on Thursday reported five new deaths from the novel coronavirus as confirmed cases climbed to 2,127.The agency said four people in Multnomah County — a 94-year-old woman and three men ages, 74, 78 and 87 — as well as a 70-year-old Clackamas County man were the latest known patients to succumb…