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Oregon coronavirus updates May 9: Three more deaths, 79 new positive cases

COVID-19 continues to impact Oregon and Southwest Washington. Get the latest updates here.

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:

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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NATIONAL UPDATES

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