• OHA's report, published November 12, details the surge in coronavirus infections in the state.
  • Oregon reported recorded 5,177 new cases of Covid-19 infection —a 46% increase over last week’s record-high Oregon weekly tally of 3,542.
  • This increase was in the context of a 6.1% increase in testing, while the percentage of tests that were positive jumped from 8.5% to 11.9%—another record-high for Oregon.
  • Hospitalizations (212) and deaths (42) in association with COVID-19 were also at record highs for Oregon last week. Oregon hospitals brace for surge in coronavirus cases.

  • Oregon, Washington, and California issued new travel advisories asking people to quarantine for two weeks after arriving in another state.

  • Starting Wednesday, November 18, and lasting until at least December 2, Oregon will enter a new lockdown phase. Some counties, like Multnomah County, will experience a four-week lockdown. For more information, read OPB’s coverage here.