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 Wednesday afternoon:
- Oregon: 608 deaths, 2,848 hospitalizations, 38,160 cases, 759,634 tests (723,392 negative tests) Latest Oregon numbers
- Washington: 2,211 deaths, 7,874 hospitalizations, 94,775 cases Latest Washington numbers
- United States: 216,323 deaths, 7,883,392 cases Latest U.S. numbers
- World: 1,088,804 deaths, 38,326,891 cases Latest global numbers
INTERACTIVE: Oregon coronavirus map
REAL-TIME UPDATES
7 p.m.
- More Oregonians tested positive for COVID-19 last week than any other week since the start of the pandemic, and hospitalizations were at their highest peak since mid-July. Learn more
- Some middle school students in Battle Ground have launched a campaign to help their peers know they aren’t alone during the pandemic, especially when it comes to the stress of online learning. Learn more
- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the border will remain closed until the U.S. can get a handle on the coronavirus as cases rise again. The Prime Minister is also urging Canadians to think about the health risks if they choose to travel abroad. Learn more
12:30 p.m.
- The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reported three new deaths due to COVID-19 on Wednesday, raising the state's death toll to 608. OHA also reported 390 new confirmed and presumptive cases of the coronavirus. A total of 38,160 cases of coronavirus have been reported since the pandemic began. Learn more
10 a.m.
- Two families from Woodlawn Elementary recently let KGW's Cristin Severance into their homes to see the true story of distance learning. Read the latest entry in the Inside Woodlawn series
- The University of Oregon said Tuesday that winter term courses will continue to be largely remote and online. Learn more
9 a.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 Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Vines. Learn more
- New cases continue to surge in Clark County, 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
- 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
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