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Four new coronavirus deaths in Oregon, 49 new cases

The new deaths bring Oregon’s statewide total to 33 people.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Four more people have died of COVID-19 in Oregon, state health officials announced Tuesday.

The new deaths bring Oregon’s statewide total to 33 people. The Oregon Health Authority released the following information about the people who died:

  • Oregon’s 30th COVID-19 death is an 83-year-old woman in Marion County, who tested positive on March 28 and died on April 5 at Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center. She had underlying medical conditions.
  • Oregon’s 31st COVID-19 death is a 98-year-old woman in Marion County, who tested positive on April 1 and died April 5 in her residence. She had underlying medical conditions.
  • Oregon’s 32nd COVID-19 death is a 71-year-old woman in Marion County, who tested positive on March 30 and died April 2 in her residence. She had underlying medical conditions.
  • Oregon’s 33rd COVID-19 death is a 91-year-old woman in Washington County, who tested positive on March 27 and died April 6 at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. She had underlying medical conditions.

The OHA also announced 49 new cases of coronavirus in the state, bringing Oregon’s total number of cases to 1,181. The new cases are in the following counties:

  • Clackamas County: 7
  • Clatsop County: 1
  • Deschutes County: 4
  • Klamath County: 1
  • Lane County: 1
  • Linn County: 1
  • Marion County: 6
  • Multnomah County: 15
  • Polk County: 2
  • Washington County: 11

To date, a total of 23,007 people have been tested for COVID-19 in Oregon and 21,826 people (95%) have tested negative.

To keep up with Oregon's latest coronavirus numbers you can visit the Oregon Health Authority's website.

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