Dr. Dean Sidelinger, deputy state health officer and state epidemiologist, providing an update this morning: “We are now well into the new year, with spring rapidly approaching, and I’m happy to report there’s reason for optimism in the months ahead.” “Overall, respiratory virus hospitalizations in Oregon have decreased significantly. And influenza and RSV spread in our communities continues to decrease, which means even fewer hospitalizations are expected in coming weeks.”

Dr. Dean Sidelinger, deputy state health officer and state epidemiologist, providing an update this morning: “Thank you for joining us. As we begin 2023, I am hopeful for the situation we are facing.” "As we did during December’s monthly media briefing, I will share what we know about the status of the three respiratory viruses we’ve been watching closely over the past few months, including RSV, influenza and COVID-19. I will also provide a brief update on mpox."

Dr. Dean Sidelinger, OHA state health officer and state epidemiologist, speaking at today's news conference with @ORDeptEd Director Colt Gill: "I’d like to elaborate on some of the changes that are being made to the resiliency framework."

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"It’s important to remember that while the worst of the current surge is behind us, #COVID19 still exists. It will continue to cause disease, even as we transition into a post-pandemic phase."

Dr. Dean Sidelinger, OHA state health officer and state epidemiologist: "Today marks the 2nd anniversary of our first #COVID19 case in Oregon. Since that time, we’ve experienced unprecedented disruption and loss. Oregon has logged 690,000+ cases and 6,500+ COVID-19 deaths." "Each death is a heart-breaking reminder of the threat #COVID19 poses. We’ve lost family members, friends, colleagues and neighbors. My thoughts go out to everyone who has lost someone to the virus and those still battling the disease or helping a loved one recover."

Dr. Dean Sidelinger, OHA state health officer and state epidemiologist, at today's news conference: "The highly contagious #Omicron variant is driving an alarming spike in #COVID19 infections, virus-related hospitalizations and test positivity, that we have seen in recent days." "Today, OHA will report 10,451 new daily cases of #COVID19, a sobering reminder of the formidable challenge that lies ahead."

Dr. Dean Sidelinger, OHA State Health Officer and State Epidemiologist, speaking at this morning's press conference: "Daily #COVID19 cases and hospitalizations are slowly coming down from record-highs, indicating that Oregonians are once again stepping up to fend off the virus." "Our ability to sustain this hopeful progress and regain the upper hand over the coming weeks is dependent upon getting more adult Oregonians vaccinated, and on all of us continuing to wear masks and reconsidering plans that put us or others at higher risk of getting #COVID19."

Our #COVID19 Weekly Report, released today (ow.ly/DaEF50GaNoz), shows decreases in daily cases, hospitalizations and deaths.

We reported 12,997 new cases of COVID-19 during the week of Sept. 6–12, an 11% decrease from the previous week. (🧵, 1/7) Since the summer surge began in early July, 79% of #COVID19 cases have been sporadic, without known sources. (2/7)

Our #COVID19 Weekly Report, released today (ow.ly/jYyN50FPo2P), showed continued increases in daily cases, hospitalizations and deaths.

We reported 14,800 new daily cases of COVID-19 during the week of Monday, 8/15, through Sunday, 8/22, a 16% increase over the prev. week. There were 601 new #COVID19 hospitalizations, up from 546 last week. That marked the seventh consecutive week of increases.

There were 87 reported COVID-19 related deaths, up from 46 reported the previous week.

Today, we're reporting 1,000 #COVID19 hospitalizations, a pandemic high that is putting an unprecedented strain on hospitals.

For more information, visit healthoregon.org/coronavirus Dr. Dean Sidelinger, state health officer, extended his thoughts to the "1,000 people who spent the night in the hospital being away from their families" and the "health care providers who even in their exhausted states, are continuing to care for those sick with this virus."

OHA Director Pat Allen speaking this morning: "I want to give you an update on steps we and other state and federal partners are taking to rescue our hospitals from nearly a thousand #COVID19 patients infected with the #DeltaVariant, nearly all of whom are unvaccinated." "I need to ask every Oregonian to help: we can blunt this surge and save our hospitals if unvaccinated adults get immunized and we all wear masks when we’re in indoor public places."

Our #COVID19 Weekly Report, released today (ow.ly/jYyN50FPo2P), showed continued steep increases in daily cases and hospitalizations.

We reported 12,741 new daily cases of COVID-19 the week of Monday, Aug. 9, through Sunday, Aug. 15, a 53% increase over the prev. week. ⬇️ There were 546 new #COVID19 hospitalizations, up from 224 last week. That marked the fifth consecutive week of increases.

There were 46 reported COVID-19 related deaths, up from 40 reported the previous week. ⬇️

OHA State Health Officer and Epidemiologist Dr. Dean Sidelinger speaking at this afternoon's #COVID19 media briefing: "Today, I'll provide an update on the pandemic and the increasing presence of the #DeltaVariant and the risk it poses, especially to unvaccinated Oregonians." "A month ago, daily cases, #COVID19 related hospitalizations and the percentage of people testing positive were all in steady decline. But over the past several weeks, all three of those indicators have reversed course."

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OHA Director Pat Allen speaking at this afternoon's #COVID19 media briefing: "Oregon is open, but the pandemic is not over, especially for people who remain unvaccinated. New COVID-19 cases are surging for people who are unvaccinated." "More than 9 in 10 new #COVID19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths continue to occur among people who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated."

Our #COVID19 Weekly Report, released today (ow.ly/dFLd50D82c9), shows an increase in daily cases, hospitalizations and COVID-19 related deaths. ⬇️ We reported 2,026 new daily cases of #COVID19 during the week of Monday, July 12, through Sunday, July 18, a 54% rise over the previous week and the highest tally in seven weeks.

New COVID-19 related hospitalizations rose up to 123, up from 104 the previous week. ⬇️

OHA Environmental Public Health Section Manager Gabriela Goldfarb speaking this morning: "We appreciate the opportunity to share some more information about the risks to health this wildfire season and the actions people can take to protect themselves." "People are still feeling the trauma of the 2020 wildfires, and the deadly heat dome across the state last month, as we already find ourselves in an early and very challenging fire season. This all aligns with climate predictions and means increased risks to our health."

OHA Director Pat Allen at today's press conference: "We are on the doorstep of a 70% adult vaccination rate. I also want to remind everyone that #COVID19 still poses a serious risk for people who are unvaccinated and for under-vaccinated communities." "98% of people who are dying from #COVID19 are unvaccinated. And more contagious and possibly more dangerous variants are spreading in Oregon, posing a threat in counties with low vaccination rates."

Our #COVID19 Weekly Report, released today (ow.ly/dFLd50D82c9), shows decreases in daily cases and an increase in hospitalizations from the previous week. ⬇️ We reported 1,697 new daily cases of #COVID19 during the week of Monday, June 14, through Sunday, June 20. That represents a 4.7% decline from the previous week and the lowest weekly case count in nine months. ⬇️

OHA State Health Officer Dean Sidelinger at today's press conference: "Daily cases, COVID-19 related hospitalizations & the % of people testing positive continue to decline. Over the past week, we reported 1,725 new cases, a 26% drop. That’s the lowest weekly total since Sept." "Thankfully we are also seeing a steady downturn in #COVID19 related hospitalizations, which has greatly lessened the pressure on our emergency rooms and local hospitals. In the past week, new COVID-19 related hospitalizations dropped 24% over the previous week."

We want to keep you informed about #COVID19 in #Oregon. Data are provisional and change frequently.

For more information, visit healthoregon.org/coronavirus. Note: To align with the daily @CDCgov update of the numbers of people in Oregon ages 18 and older who have received at least one dose of their #COVID19 vaccine, OHA will be releasing our daily news release later in the day, beginning today. ⬇️

Our COVID-19 Weekly Report (ow.ly/dFLd50D82c9), released today, shows the sixth consecutive week of declining cases and lowest since weekly case tally since last September. ⬇️ We reported 1,725 new daily cases of #COVID19 during the week of Monday, May 31, through Sunday, June 6. That represents a 26% decline from the previous week.

New COVID-19 related hospitalizations also declined from 190 to 112. That’s also the lowest since last September. ⬇️

OHA State Health Officer Dean Sidelinger speaking at today's press conference: "I usually begin my comments with an overview of the state of the #COVID19 pandemic in Oregon. But this week I want to further profile the two pandemics alluded to earlier." "In one pandemic, as we near the threshold of 70% of adult Oregonians getting at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine: Spread of the virus is clearly waning."