Coronavirus in Oregon: 2449 cases, 27 deaths and a drop in hospitalized patients – OregonLive

The Oregon Health Authority reported 2,449 coronavirus cases and 27 deaths on Thursday, while also noting that 84% of the cases between Aug. 22 and Aug. 28 were unvaccinated people.

With 1,131 hospitalizations, the state saw its first drop in weeks with 47 fewer patients in hospitals a potential sign Oregon could be nearing the peak of whats been a brutal delta variant surge. The decline included 50 fewer patients in intensive care units statewide.

Also on Thursday, OHSU predicted the number of hospitalizations could peak at a record 1,208 as early as Monday, beginning to flatten and then decline in October or November. Yet other forecasters have pinned the peak later in September.

While thats good news, many Oregonians remain wary of more spread from the highly contagious delta variant over the holiday weekend and as schools begin to open for in-person classes across the state. On the Oregon Coast, where cases and deaths are surging, many residents voiced concern about how much more their small hospitals can take.

Where the cases are by county: Baker (19), Benton (18), Clackamas (180), Clatsop (27), Columbia (43), Coos (43), Crook (26), Curry (11), Deschutes (149), Douglas (146), Grant (9), Harney (13), Hood River (8), Jackson (202), Jefferson (22), Josephine (119), Klamath (38), Lane (175), Lincoln (51), Linn (131), Malheur (16), Marion (247), Morrow (14), Multnomah (248), Polk (28), Sherman (3), Tillamook (29), Umatilla (84), Union (22), Wallowa (3), Wasco (22), Washington (238) and Yamhill (65).

Who died: Oregons 3,222nd death linked to COVID-19 is a 95-year-old Clatsop County woman who tested positive Aug. 20 and died Aug. 22 at her residence.

The 3,223rd fatality is a 97-year-old Clatsop County woman who tested positive Aug. 10 and died Aug. 21 at her residence.

Oregons 3,224th death is a 95-year-old Clatsop County man who tested positive Aug.12 and died Aug. 22 at his residence.

The 3,225th fatality is a 44-year-old Clatsop County man who became positive Aug. 3 and died Aug. 11. State officials are confirming where he died.

Oregons 3,226th death is a 91-year-old Clatsop County woman who tested positive Aug. 4 and died Aug. 25 at her residence.

The 3,227th fatality is a 41-year-old Columbia County man who tested positive Aug. 12 and died Aug. 28 at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center.

Oregons 3,228th death is an 80-year-old Gilliam County man who tested positive Aug. 12 and died Aug. 24 at Good Shepherd Medical Center.

The 3,229th fatality is a 67-year-old Douglas County woman who tested positive Aug. 26 and died Sept. 1 at Mercy Medical Center.

Oregons 3,230th death is a 45-year-old Douglas County woman who tested positive Aug. 24 and died Sept. 1 at Mercy Medical Center.

The 3,231st fatality is an 83-year-old Jackson County woman who tested positive Aug. 29 and died Aug. 29 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

Oregons 3,232nd death is a 101-year-old Jackson County woman who tested positive Aug. 11 and died Aug. 18 at her residence.

The 3,233rd fatality is a 69-year-old Jackson County man who tested positive Aug. 3 and died Aug. 31 at Providence Medford Medical Center.

Oregons 3,234th death is a 62-year-old Jackson County woman who tested positive July 30 and died Aug. 30 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center.

The 3,235th fatality is a 75-year-old Lane County man who tested positive Aug. 19 and died Aug. 31 at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend.

Oregons 3,236th death is an 82-year-old Josephine County man who tested positive Aug. 21 and died Aug. 31 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

The 3,237th fatality is a 64-year-old Josephine County man who tested positive Aug. 5 and died Aug. 31 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

Oregons 3,238th death is a 75-year-old Josephine County man who tested positive Aug. 16 and died Aug. 20 at his residence.

The 3,239th fatality is a 59-year-old Josephine County man who tested positive Aug. 12 and died Sept. 1 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

Oregons 3,240th death is a 76-year-old Josephine County man who tested positive Aug. 12 and died Aug. 20 at his residence.

The 3,241st fatality is a 62-year-old Lane County man who tested positive Aug. 16 and died Sept. 1 at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center.

Oregons 3,22nd death is a 64-year-old Lane County man who tested positive Aug. 15 and died Aug. 31 at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend.

The 3,243rd fatality is a 75-year-old Lincoln County woman who tested positive Aug. 27 and died Aug. 30 at Samaritan Pacific Community Hospital.

Oregons 3,244th death is a 69-year-old Marion County man who tested positive Aug. 14 and died Aug. 31 at Salem Hospital.

The 3,245th fatality is a 76-year-old Multnomah County woman who tested positive Aug. 4 and died Sept. 1 at Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center.

Oregons 3,246th death is a 26-year-old Multnomah County man who tested positive Aug. 20 and died Aug. 2 at Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center.

The 3,247th fatality is a 76-year-old Multnomah County man who tested positive Aug. 4 and died Sept. 1 at Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center.

Oregons 3,248th death is a 71-year-old Union County man who tested positive Aug. 21 and died Aug. 31 at Grande Ronde Hospital.

Each person had underlying health conditions or state officials were confirming the presence of underlying conditions.

Hospitalizations: 1,131 people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 are hospitalized, down 47 from Wednesday. That includes 308 people in intensive care, 50 less than Wednesday.

Vaccines: Oregon reported 11,496 newly administered doses, which includes 5,113 given Tuesday and the remainder from previous days.

Since it began: Oregon has reported 281,513 confirmed or presumed infections and 3,248 deaths, among the lowest per capita numbers in the nation. To date, the state has reported 5,052,939 vaccine doses administered, fully vaccinating 2,411,810 people and partially vaccinating at least 2,641,129 people.

To see more data and trends, visit https://projects.oregonlive.com/coronavirus/

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