The Oregon Health Authority is working hard to make sure that every Oregonian has easy access to the latest information relating to health, wellness and the Oregon Health Plan. To better meet the needs of Spanish speaking Oregonians, we are pleased to announce the launch of a new Oregon Health Authority Facebook page exclusively in Spanish. OHA en Español, reflects the value we hold to promote an equitable distribution of information and resources to help individuals reach their full health potential and well-being. Like and share our new Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/ohaespanol.
We’re learning more every day about COVID-19 and why infections affect some people more than others. People who smoke or vape may be more likely to develop serious complications from COVID-19 than people who don’t smoke.
For decades, the tobacco industry has targeted children, communities of color, and people who are stressed and struggling. This can lead to addiction and lifelong health conditions that make people more susceptible to a long list of illnesses, including COVID-19. People in Oregon have pushed back, creating smoke-free spaces and raising the age to buy tobacco. You might notice some new online ads and billboards inviting you to stand up to the tobacco industry. Visit www.SmokefreeOregon.com/Stronger-Together to learn more and get involved.
For free help to quit, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit www.quitnow.net/oregon.
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 78, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8 a.m. today.
Oregon Health Authority also reported 46 new cases of COVID-19 as of 8 a.m. today bringing the state total to 2,002. The new COVID-19 cases reported today are in the following counties: Clackamas (2), Coos (1), Klamath (2), Linn (1), Marion (10), Multnomah (22), Umatilla (2), Wasco (1), and Washington (7).
After receiving updated residency information, Benton and Yamhill Counties both transferred cases to other Oregon counties yesterday. This led to an overall increase of 46 new cases statewide, and an increase of 48 new cases for the counties.
To see more case and county-level data, Oregon Health updates its website once a day: www.healthoregon.org/coronavirus.
Oregon’s 76th COVID-19 death is a 47-year-old man in Washington County, who tested positive on March 16 and died on April 17 at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. He had underlying medical conditions.
Oregon’s 77th COVID-19 death is a 61-year-old woman in Washington County, who tested positive on March 24 and died on April 18 at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. She had underlying medical conditions.
Oregon’s 78th COVID-19 death is a 65-year-old man in Multnomah County, who tested positive and died on April 20 at Adventist Medical Center. He had underlying medical conditions.
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