Oregon has recorded its second-highest single day of coronavirus cases-- fueled by the highly contagious omicron variant
The Oregon Health Authority reported 2,948 cases on Thursday.
The current record number of daily cases in the state is 3,207 on Aug. 27.
Prior to this week the average number of daily cases in December was 854. New projections from the Oregon Health and Science University show that the state is expected to see far fewer omicron-linked COVID hospitalizations than originally feared.
Lane County Public Health Thursday reported 272 new cases of COVID-19. And Friday’s total was up from that with 279 new cases. There were 32 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Lane County Friday, up from 30 on Thursday.
Lincoln County says it’s seen daily cases double in as many days. It went from 23 new cases on Tuesday to 45 on Thursday. Public health officials urge people to take precautions by avoiding crowds, wearing masks, and getting a booster or first dose of vaccine against the coronavirus.
