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Oregon COVID-19 updates, Oct. 20: State surpasses 40,000 cases

As COVID-19 continues to impact Oregon and Southwest Washington, get the latest updates here.

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 Tuesday afternoon:

INTERACTIVE: Oregon coronavirus map

REAL-TIME UPDATES

12:50 p.m.

  • The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reported 346 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19. A total of 40,136 cases have been reported since the first case of the coronavirus was reported in Oregon in late February. Learn more

12:30 p.m.

  • The unemployment rate in the Portland metro area dropped to 8% in September. The Oregon Employment Department said about 100,000 area residents were unemployed, which is about twice the number of unemployed people in September of 2019. Learn more

8:30 a.m.

  • Coronavirus cases in Oregon are surging to the highest point they've been since the pandemic started, in part because social gatherings continue to fuel the spread of the virus. Learn more
  • The Oregon Health Authority issued updated guidance for wearing face coverings in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Among the changes, officials now recommend people wear a mask instead of a face shield, except in limited situations when a face shield is appropriate. Learn more
  • Oregon health officials on Monday reported eight more COVID-19 deaths and 266 new cases of the virus. Learn more

INTERACTIVE: Active workplace outbreaks with 5 or more cases

INTERACTIVE: Oregon schools with COVID-19 cases

INTERACTIVE: Oregon coronavirus data by age group

INTERACTIVE: COVID-19 Cases in Oregon

INTERACTIVE: Oregon COVID-19 Hospitalization Data

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