Oregon coronavirus update, Nov. 29: 2,598 new cases reported over holiday weekend

Tracy Loew, Salem Statesman Journal
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The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.
The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.

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We'll update this story with the latest news about coronavirus and its effects in Oregon on Monday, Nov. 29.

Oregon reports 2,598 new COVID-19 cases over the holiday weekend

There were 2,598 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Oregon over the long holiday weekend, and 27 new deaths.

That brings the state’s cumulative case count to 390,066, and the death toll to 5,142, according to the Oregon Health Authority.

There were 861 new cases reported Wednesday, 306 reported Thursday, 467 reported Friday, 519 reported Saturday and 445 reported Sunday.

Marion County reported 230 new cases over the long weekend, and two new deaths. Polk County reported 28 new cases and two new deaths.

Other counties’ new cases were: Baker (17), Benton (32), Clackamas (300), Clatsop (29), Columbia (54), Coos (27), Crook (22), Curry (9), Deschutes (282), Douglas (87), Gilliam (1), Grant (2), Harney (2), Hood River (6), Jackson (136), Jefferson (25), Josephine (77), Klamath (23), Lake (1), Lane (177), Lincoln (35), Linn (123), Malheur (6), Morrow (1), Multnomah (417), Tillamook (20),Umatilla (11), Union (18), Wallowa (7), Wasco (1), Washington (340) and Yamhill (52).

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There were 396 hospitalized patients with COVID-19 Monday, which is 21 more than on Sunday. Of those, 91 were in intensive care and 38 were on ventilators.

Oregon has administered an average of 15,401 COVID-19 vaccine doses per day over the past week.

As of Monday, 2.66 million people in Oregon had completed a vaccine series, and 286,453 had received at least one dose.

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The newly reported deaths are:

  • A 91-year-old man from Jackson County who died Oct. 19 at his residence. The death certificate listed COVID-19 disease or SARS-CoV-2 as a cause of death or a significant condition contributing to death. He had underlying conditions.

  • A 74-year-old man from Jackson County who died Sept. 10 at Sky Lakes Medical Center. The death certificate listed COVID-19 disease or SARS-CoV-2 as a cause of death or a significant condition contributing to death. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed.

  • A 69-year-old woman from Curry County who died Sept. 7 at Providence Medford Medical Center. The death certificate listed COVID-19 disease or SARS-CoV-2 as a cause of death or a significant condition contributing to death. She had underlying conditions.

  • A 78-year-old woman from Curry County who died Sept. 7 at Providence Medford Medical Center. The death certificate listed COVID-19 disease or SARS-CoV-2 as a cause of death or a significant condition contributing to death. She had underlying conditions.

  • An 80-year-old woman from Curry County who died Aug. 30 at her residence. The death certificate listed COVID-19 disease or SARS-CoV-2 as a cause of death or a significant condition contributing to death. She had underlying conditions.

  • A 70-year-old woman from Polk County who tested positive Aug. 15 and died Aug. 27 at Salem Hospital. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed.

  • An 85-year-old man from Jackson County who tested positive Nov. 6 and died Nov. 21 at Providence Medford Medical Center. He had underlying conditions.

  • An 81-year-old woman from Jackson County who tested positive Oct. 11 and died Nov. 19 at her residence. She had underlying conditions.

  • A 72-year-old woman from Grant County who died Sept. 4 at St. Charles Bend. The death certificate listed COVID-19 disease or SARS-CoV-2 as a cause of death or a significant condition contributing to death. She had underlying conditions.

  • An 83-year-old woman from Douglas County who tested positive Nov. 2 and died Nov. 20 at David Grant Medical Center in Fairfield, Calif. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed.

  • A 75-year-old woman from Clackamas County who tested positive Nov. 8 and died Nov. 24 at Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed.

  • An 81-year-old woman from Baker County who tested positive Nov. 19 and died Nov. 26 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho. She had no underlying conditions.

  • A 67-year-old woman from Baker County who tested positive Nov. 2 and died Nov. 27 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho. She had no underlying conditions.

  • An 85-year-old man from Jackson County who tested positive Nov. 21 and died Nov. 23 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. He had underlying conditions.

  • A 75-year-old woman from Jackson County who tested positive Nov. 15 and died Nov. 21 at Providence Medford Medical Center. She had underlying conditions.

  • A 72-year-old woman from Jackson County who tested positive Nov. 9 and died Nov. 24 at Providence Medford Medical Center. She had underlying conditions.

  • An 87-year-old man from Washington County who tested positive Nov. 12 and died Nov. 20 at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. He had underlying conditions.

  • A 58-year-old man from Washington County who tested positive Nov. 4 and died Nov. 19 at OHSU Hillsboro Medical Center. He had underlying conditions.

  • A 64-year-old man from Polk County who tested positive Nov. 5 and died Nov. 23 at Salem Hospital. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed.

  • A 62-year-old woman from Marion County who tested positive Nov. 4 and died Nov. 26 at Salem Hospital. She had underlying conditions.

  • A 60-year-old woman from Marion County who tested positive Nov. 2 and died Nov. 26 at Salem Hospital. She had underlying conditions.

  • A 76-year-old man from Linn County who tested positive Nov. 9 and died Nov. 23 at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed.

  • A 72-year-old man from Linn County who tested positive Oct. 31 and died Nov. 20 at Salem Hospital. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed.

  • A 70-year-old woman from Jefferson County who died Sept. 29 at St. Charles Bend. The death certificate listed COVID-19 disease or SARS-CoV-2 as a cause of death or a significant condition contributing to death. She had underlying conditions.

  • A 78-year-old man from Benton County who tested positive Nov. 9 and died Nov. 23 at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed.

  • A 65-year-old man from Josephine County who died Aug. 19 at his residence. The death certificate listed COVID-19 disease or SARS-CoV-2 as a cause of death or a significant condition contributing to death. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed.

  • A 57-year-old man from Josephine County who tested positive Nov. 1 and died Nov. 23 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. He had no underlying conditions.

COVID-19 patients at Salem Health

Coronavirus patient numbers at Salem Health on Monday, Nov. 29:

  • 49: Total COVID-19 inpatients, 65% unvaccinated.

  • 3: COVID-19 patients in the ICU.

  • 1: COVID-19 patients on a ventilator.

COVID-19 by the numbers statewide

Here's the most recent data from the Oregon Health Authority, as of Monday, Nov. 29:

  • 5,142: People who have died from COVID-19.

  • 390,066: Total cases of COVID-19.

  • 396: COVID-19 patients in hospitals.

Oregon COVID-19 cases by county

Here are the number of cases, both tested positive and presumptive, and deaths as of Monday, Nov. 29:

  • Baker: 2,191 cases, 33 deaths.

  • Benton: 6,083 cases, 38 deaths.

  • Clackamas: 32,722 cases, 377 deaths.

  • Clatsop: 2,612 cases, 35 deaths.

  • Columbia: 4,292 cases, 55 deaths.

  • Coos: 5,600 cases, 106 deaths.

  • Crook: 3,323 cases, 56 deaths.

  • Curry: 1,910 cases, 39 deaths.

  • Deschutes: 23,460 cases, 185 deaths.

  • Douglas: 13,323 cases, 287 deaths.

  • Gilliam: 185 cases, 4 deaths.

  • Grant: 1,085 cases, 15 deaths.

  • Harney: 1,195 cases, 32 deaths.

  • Hood River: 2,119 cases, 37 deaths.

  • Jackson: 24,808 cases, 357 deaths.

  • Jefferson: 4,193 cases, 66 deaths.

  • Josephine: 10,134 cases, 242 deaths.

  • Klamath: 9,002 cases, 145 deaths.

  • Lake: 1,042 cases, 16 deaths.

  • Lane: 30,033 cases, 354 deaths.

  • Lincoln: 3,607 cases, 52 deaths.

  • Linn: 14,610 cases, 179 deaths.

  • Malheur: 5,920 cases, 86 deaths.

  • Marion: 39,824 cases, 506 deaths.

  • Morrow: 1,971 cases, 25 deaths.

  • Multnomah: 60,179 cases, 836 deaths.

  • Polk: 8,162 cases, 100 deaths.

  • Sherman: 190 cases, 3 deaths.

  • Tillamook: 2,163 cases, 45 deaths.

  • Umatilla: 15,098 cases, 180 deaths.

  • Union: 3,386 cases, 54 deaths.

  • Wallowa: 754 cases, 13 deaths.

  • Wasco: 3,149 cases, 46 deaths.

  • Washington: 41,910 cases, 395 deaths.

  • Wheeler: 114 cases, 1 death.

  • Yamhill: 9,717 cases, 142 deaths.

Source: Oregon Health Authority

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