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(DECEMBER 4, 2020) COVID-19 has claimed 30 more lives in Oregon. This has raised the state’s death toll to 1,003, the Oregon Health Authority reported on December 4.
“Today, Oregon marked a tragic milestone in the COIVID-19 pandemic,” said Gov. Kate Brown.
Oregon Health Authority also reported 2,176 new cases today. That's a new record high. The state total number of cases is now 81,437.
The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients across Oregon decreased to 557, which is two fewer than yesterday. There are 115 COVID-19 patients in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds, which is six more than yesterday.
Today, Oregon Health Authority released its latest prediction. It shows a projected increase in COVID-19 cases. The current level of transmission could generate “exponential” growth, resulting in approximately 2,000 new daily cases and 75 additional daily hospitalizations by Dec. 24.
The projections on the spread of the virus emphasize the importance of continuing to practice preventive measures to slow the spread of the disease:
Minimize close contact with others.
Keep gatherings small.
Wear a face covering.
Wash hands frequently.
Sources:
“Oregon Health Authority : Oregon Reports 2,176 New Confirmed and Presumptive COVID-19 Cases, 30 New Deaths : External Relations Division : State of Oregon.” Www.Oregon.Gov, 4 Dec. 2020, www.oregon.gov/oha/ERD/Pages/Oregon-reports-2176-new-confirmed-and-presumptive-COVID-19-cases-30-new-deaths.aspx. Accessed 4 Dec. 2020.
“Oregon Health Authority : Oregon Reports 2,176 New Confirmed and Presumptive COVID-19 Cases, 30 New Deaths : External Relations Division : State of Oregon.” Www.Oregon.Gov, 4 Dec. 2020, www.oregon.gov/oha/ERD/Pages/Oregon-reports-2176-new-confirmed-and-presumptive-COVID-19-cases-30-new-deaths.aspx. Accessed 4 Dec. 2020.
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