SALEM, Ore. – Five more people died from COVID-19 in Oregon since the state’s last report, bringing the total of deaths to 169.
The new deaths were reported in Multnomah, Clackamas and Marion Counties. The youngest victim was 60, the oldest victims were 96. They all had underlying health conditions.
In addition to the deaths, the Oregon Health Authority reported 70 new cases of COVID-19 in the state. This brings the total just shy of 5,000.
More information about the government response to the COVID-19 pandemic can be found at the following sites:
- Oregon response: The Oregon Health Authority leads the state response.
- United States response: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention leads the U.S. response.
- Global response: The World Health Organization guides the global response.
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