PORTLAND, Ore. — Cases of COVID-19, a new strain of coronavirus, began popping up in the United States in January. The first case in Oregon was reported on Feb. 28.
We post a new blog post every day that tracks the daily changes in Oregon and Southwest Washington as we get them. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LATEST UPDATES
BY THE NUMBERS
As of Saturday afternoon:
- Oregon: 127 deaths, 3,160 cases, 72,657 tests (69,625 negative) Latest Oregon numbers
- Washington: 905 deaths, 16,388 cases, 235,835 tests (219,447 negative) Latest Washington numbers
- United States: 77,744 deaths, 1,297,549 cases Latest U.S. numbers
- World: 276,815 deaths, 3,991,010 cases Latest global numbers
REAL-TIME UPDATES
1:30 p.m.
- A group of hairstylists has started a petition to keep workers whose jobs include personal touch out of Gov. Kate Brown's "Phase 1" of reopening Oregon. Learn more
12:30 p.m.
- The Oregon Health Authority announced three more deaths and 79 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Oregon in their Saturday update. Learn more
11:30 a.m.
- Washington County is hoping to reopen in early- to mid-June, based on meeting the governor’s criteria, according to commission chair Kathryn Harrington. Learn more
10 a.m.
- Today the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Portland Chapter is hosting a first-of-its-kind virtual, interfaith iftar to celebrate Ramadan with leaders from several different faith communities. Learn more
Overnight updates:
- With stunning weather in place for Mother's Day weekend, many of us want to get outside and enjoy. Here's a look at where we can do that
- The top health officer for Multnomah County said it could be three weeks or more before the county can apply to ease many restrictions under Gov. Kate Brown’s plan to reopen the state. Learn more
- Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, long-term care settings have been at high risk. Now, the union for people working in those facilities is pushing for changes. Learn more
- Watch: The Oregon Air National Guard flew over hospitals in Oregon as a tribute to those working on the front line of COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more
- During the pandemic, children are in isolation and don't have contact outside the home. Non-profits says everyone should be watchful and look out for each other. Learn more
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