PORTLAND, Ore. — Cases of COVID-19 began popping up in the United States in January. The first case in Oregon was reported on Feb. 28.
We've been posting a daily blog to track the changes in Oregon and Southwest Washington as we get them. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LATEST UPDATES
BY THE NUMBERS
As of Tuesday afternoon:
- Oregon: 605 deaths, 2,817 hospitalizations, 37,780 cases, 749,375 tests (713,497 negative tests) Latest Oregon numbers
- Washington: 2,190 deaths, 7,786 hospitalizations, 93,035 cases Latest Washington numbers
- United States: 215,101 deaths, 7,806,186 cases Latest U.S. numbers
- World: 1,081,951 deaths, 37,880,040 cases Latest global numbers
INTERACTIVE: Oregon coronavirus map
REAL-TIME UPDATES
8:45 p.m.
- A lot has changed since the pandemic started and so too have your questions about COVID-19. KGW took some of those questions to Multnomah County's Health Officer. Learn more
- New cases continue to surge in Southwest Washington's most populated county and health officials say there are several likely reasons. Learn more
- OLCC reports liquor sales are up in Oregon during COVID-19 but restaurants and bars are suffering big losses. A WSU study looks at changes in drinking behavior. Learn more
12:40 p.m.
- Oregon has surpassed 600 COVID-19 deaths. State health officials reported six more deaths, bringing Oregon's death toll to 605 people. The state also announced 321 new cases of the virus. Learn more
8:30 a.m.
- President Donald Trump's COVID-19 case has raised questions about the proper protocols to follow if you're infected. Here's what they are and why they're important. Learn more
- OMSI is offering its "Homeroom" program as a child care option. Kids will have a place to engage in distance learning while also safely socializing with peers and doing science-related activities. Learn more
- Oregon health officials on Monday reported 222 new cases of COVID-19 and zero new deaths in the state. Learn more
INTERACTIVE: Active workplace outbreaks with 5 or more cases
INTERACTIVE: Oregon coronavirus data by age group
INTERACTIVE: COVID-19 Cases in Oregon
INTERACTIVE: Oregon COVID-19 Hospitalization Data