Another 12 people have died of COVID-19 in Oregon, including a 37-year-old man with no underlying medical conditions, state health officials said Monday. He died Nov. 29 at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland, two days after being diagnosed.
The Oregon Health Authority reported that the virus appears to be widespread across the state. Of 1,331 diagnoses announced across 27 counties Monday, 330 were in Multnomah County and 225 were in Washington County. Another 134 people were diagnosed in Clackamas County.
The virus’ strain on hospitals has also continued to climb, with 19 coronavirus patients admitted for treatment Monday. Oregon’s hospitals presently house 565 COVID-19 patients, including 120 in intensive care unit beds, the Oregon Health Authority said.
