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Apr 27, 2022, 7 tweets

Updated Oregon #coronavirus trends. 1,095 new cases, 1 new death. The 14-day average for deaths is 6.3, the lowest seen since the start of the Delta wave around August 10, 2021. While the cumulative death trend has finally leveled off, increasing cases give concern it could be...

a short-lived break. Hospitalizations are still bouncing around at low levels though, which is a hopeful sign. There are 159 total patients, 17 in ICU, & 5 ventilator patients. Where @OHAOregon is falling down is in vaccination of seniors in care facilities. They've dropped...

the ball, & we're now seeing declines in resident vaccination rates in regions 5 & 9. Staff vax rates never met goal in region 5, & 7 just barely made it. Booster rates also give concern. There should be more emphasis on Moderna boosters because the immunity profile is better...

These slip-ups could be setting us up for more deaths in another 2-3 weeks. The time to get your booster is now, while demand is low & community spread isn't at panic levels. Next, the worst offending facilities. nytimes.com/2021/09/22/hea…

Resident vaccinations first. Note: Willamette View Health is a likely reporting error.

Next, staff vaccinations. Some real losers out there. Data from public.tableau.com/app/profile/or…

Correction: There were 128 total COVID patients yesterday, a drop from the previous day's total of 159.

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