The Oregon Health Authority is responding to an outbreak of respiratory illness, called COVID-19, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. Health officials urge social distancing, good hand hygiene, covering coughs and staying home if you are sick.
For general information on COVID-19 in Oregon, call 211. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911.
Situation in Oregon
| Oregon Test Results as of 3/22/2020, 8:00 a.m. Updated daily. | |
|---|---|
| Positive | 161 |
| Negative | 2,864 |
| Total Completed Tests (cumulative since January 24, 2020) | 3,025 |
| County | Number of cases | Deaths | Negative test results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benton | 4 | 0 | 73 |
| Clackamas | 12 | 0 | 266 |
| Clatsop | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Columbia | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Coos | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Crook | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Curry | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Deschutes | 10 | 0 | 75 |
| Douglas | 1 | 0 | 40 |
| Gilliam | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harney | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Hood River | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Jackson | 2 | 0 | 176 |
| Jefferson | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Josephine | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| Klamath | 1 | 0 | 37 |
| Lake | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane | 4 | 1 | 152 |
| Lincoln | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Linn | 19 | 0 | 286 |
| Malheur | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Marion | 22 | 1 | 197 |
| Morrow | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Multnomah | 19 | 1 | 702 |
| Polk | 1 | 0 | 44 |
| Sherman | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tillamook | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Umatilla | 2 | 0 | 30 |
| Union | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Wallowa | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Wasco | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Washington | 55 | 1 | 456 |
| Wheeler | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yamhill | 6 | 0 | 95 |
| Total | 161 | 4 | 2,864 |
| Age group | Number of cases |
|---|---|
| 17 or younger | 4 |
| 18 to 24 | 4 |
| 25 to 34 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 55 + | 91 |
| Total | 161 |
| Hospitalized* | Number of cases |
|---|---|
| Yes | 43 |
| No | 88 |
| Not provided | 21 |
| Total | 161 |
OHA updates this data daily. Updates include:
- Cases from the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory.
- Cases from commercial and out-of-state laboratories.
- Cases, deaths and negative test results by county.
- Cases by age group.
- * Hospitalization (ever hospitalized) if available.
Notes:
- Because community transmission is occurring in Oregon and recommendations on social distancing are in place, as of March 17, 2020, we no longer report daily counts of persons under monitoring.
- Confirmation by CDC of laboratory results from the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory is no longer required; therefore as of March 15, 2020, we no longer note the number of CDC-confirmed cases.
- Reporting of travel history is not available for cases reported to OHA by commercial laboratories; therefore as of March 15, 2020, we no longer include information about travel history.
- As of March 22, 2020, we no longer include the number of pending test results. Those numbers are only available from the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL). The OSPHL serves as the first source of testing during an outbreak and as commercial labs come online, OSPHL increases focus on priority testing. Commercial labs have the ability to conduct testing on an industrial scale, but do not report pending results, so this number would not accurately reflect the number of pending results.
Information from the Office of the Governor
Guidance from OHA and DHS
- Requirements and Recommendations for Large Events and Public Gatherings 3/12/2020
- Recommendations for Events Hosting Vulnerable Populations 3/15/2020
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- Guidance for Employers 3/15/2020
- Guidance for Community and Faith-based Organizations 3/22/2020
- Guidance for Psychiatric Inpatient Care Programs 3/14/2020
- Guidance for Treatment Facilities 3/13/2020
- Guidance for Adult Foster Homes 3/14/2020
- Guidance for Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) 3/21/2020
- Q & A for Food, Pool and Lodging Facilities 3/21/2020
- Interim COVID-19 Visitation Guidance for Acute Care Facilities 3/21/2020
OHA Emergency Rules
Resources for the Community
Testing Basics
Information about who should be tested, where to get tested and what to expect.
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What You Should Know about Testing for COVID-19
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Social Distancing
Novel Coronavirus Fact Sheet
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Prevention Flyer
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Don't Touch your Face (T-zone) Flyer
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Traveler Information Flyer
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Monitoring for COVID-19 in Oregon: People at Risk for COVID-19
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Infographic: OHA and local health officials are monitoring COVID-19 in Oregon
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Spread facts, not fear.
Oregon is seeing an increase in incidents of discrimination and harassment related to the COVID-19 virus. It is important that all people, businesses, and other organizations act on facts, not bias or xenophobia. Health officials confirm there are no links between COVID-19 infection and a person’s race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ability, or national origin. COVID-19 can infect anyone who is exposed to it, and anyone can spread COVID-19.
Viruses don’t discriminate. Neither should we.
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Stop coronavirus racism. Combat fear and misinformation with facts.
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In consideration of staffing challenges and health concerns due to COVID-19, Governor Kate Brown announced a statewide closure of Oregon K-12 schools from Monday, March 16 through Tuesday, April 28.
OHA knows we are asking a lot of Oregonians in order to protect those who are particularly vulnerable to this virus, and there is a lot of fear and anxiety in our communities. Educators are the heart of our schools, which in turn are the heart of our communities. In the wake of COVID-19’s arrival in Oregon, our schools are facing operational and business challenges.
We stand with the governor and our education partners as they make difficult decisions in response to these operational challenges in their school communities.
Resources from Oregon Department of Education
Child Care Resources from Early Learning Division
In partnership with OHA, the Early Learning Division (ELD) has created new tools for addressing concerns in child care around COVID-19.
Resources from Oregon Higher Education
Guidance on Governor Brown's Executive Order 20-07
Cleaning Tips for Restaurants, Food Carts and other Food Service Operations
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Resources from Oregon Department of Agriculture
Infection Control
Shelter Guidance
- Interim COVID-19 Shelter Guidance Updated 3/9/2020
Homeless Camps
- Recommendations for Homeless Camps 3/11/2020
COVID-19 Resources: Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
- CDC: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers - COVID-19 and Pregnancy
- CDC: Interim Guidance on Breastfeeding for a Mother Confirmed or Under Investigation for COVID-19
- Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine: Statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies, including COVID-19
Situation in the U.S. and Globally
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) leads the U.S. response. The World Health Organization (WHO) guides the global response.