UPDATE (12:55 p.m. PT) — The Oregon Health Authority reported 146 new confirmed and presumptive coronavirus cases in the state Sunday. There are now 4,808 known cases in Oregon.
According to OHA, Sunday’s COVID-19 case count marked the highest daily count since the onset of the pandemic. Officials said the high number is tied to several factors, including more widespread testing, contact tracing, and workplace outbreaks.
Officials report that 65 cases of COVID-19 are linked to Pacific Seafood, a shrimp plant in Newport. The investigation into the outbreak started June 2, but health officials said the initial case count was below the threshold for public disclosure.
Health officials are working with Pacific Seafood to address the outbreak, and the risk to the general public has been considered low.
OHA is now publicly reporting COVID-19 outbreaks of more than five cases in workplaces with more than 30 employees.
Officials reported that 12 new cases in Hood River are linked to outbreaks at seasonal agricultural facilities, and 22 new cases in Multnomah County appear to be from sporadic sources.
Despite a high case count Sunday, OHA officials said the overall rate of infection in Oregon is among the lowest in the country.
Oregon health officials reported one new coronavirus-related death Sunday, bringing the state’s toll to 164.
A 71-year-old man from Malheur County died, after testing positive on June 1. Additional information is still pending on whether he had underlying medical conditions.
Clark County’s total cases at more than 570
Clark County Friday reported three new coronavirus cases, bringing the county’s total to 571. The new cases are related to an outbreak at a building supply company in Ridgefield, Washington.
Clark County reported two additional deaths. To date, 27 people have died from COVID-19 in Clark County.
According to the most recently available data, Washington state has 22,993 confirmed coronavirus cases. The state has seen 1,149 coronavirus-related deaths.