July 23, 2021
Getting diagnosed with COVID-19 can be scary. However, since the pandemic began, more treatments have become available to reduce the severity of COVID-19 in those who have become infected.
Monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatments are one such form of treatment that have been authorized for emergency use in the United States.
What is a monoclonal antibody?
An antibody is a protein that our bodies naturally create to fight off infection. Monoclonal antibodies are proteins developed in a lab in order to fight off infections that our bodies aren’t familiar with, like COVID-19.
Early evidence suggests that mAbs administered by an infusion or an injection can reduce the amount of COVID-19 virus present in someone infected with COVID-19. By doing so, mAbs can prevent hospitalization due to COVID-19 and prevent the disease from progressing any further in those treated.
It’s important to note that mAbs can only treat an existing COVID-19 infection and they don’t train your body to fight off future infections the same way that the COVID-19 vaccines do.
As such, mAb treatment and COVID-19 vaccination should not be viewed as interchangeable forms of treatment. If you are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, make an appointment today. If you have concerns or questions about getting the vaccine, your health care provider can answer your questions.
It’s the middle of summer and many people are spending time outdoors. Oregon has so many beautiful and fun destinations to visit, but it’s important to remember to stay safe while recreating. Here are some resources to check before you head outside:
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Headed to one of Oregon's beautiful beaches, lakes or rivers? Here's a video with tips on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe around water. Find more information on water recreation here.
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While you’re thinking about water, it’s also a good plan to look out for harmful algal blooms. Oregon Health Authority doesn’t monitor all bodies of water so it’s important to stay alert. When it doubt, stay out! Don't go into water that looks foamy, scummy, thick like paint, pea-green, blue-green or brownish red. See warnings for some recreational areas here.
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Oregon has a fire ban east of I-5 and in some other locations. Remember to check fire conditions and follow all advisories when camping.
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Parts of the state will be hot this weekend. You can learn about staying safe in the heat here.
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If you’re attending a large or crowded gathering, remember face coverings are still recommended in certain circumstances, especially for those who are unvaccinated.
 
We want to keep you informed about COVID-19 in Oregon. Data are provisional and change frequently.
• Samples for 310,654 tests have been reported positive.
• Samples for 5,313,653 tests have been reported negative.
Today we're reporting 613 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. today, bringing the state total to 214,869. The new cases reported today are in the following counties: Baker (1), Benton (10), Clackamas (35), Clatsop (5), Columbia (9), Coos (7), Crook (2), Deschutes (23), Douglas (28), Harney (3), Hood River (1), Jackson (58), Jefferson (9), Josephine (25), Klamath (15), Lane (63), Lincoln (6), Linn (43), Malheur (1), Marion (62), Morrow (5), Multnomah (71), Polk (5), Sherman (1), Tillamook (2), Umatilla (34), Union (11), Wasco (4), Washington (58) and Yamhill (16).
The number of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 across Oregon is 178, which is nine more than yesterday. There are 45 COVID-19 patients in intensive care unit (ICU) beds, which is six more than yesterday.
The total number of patients in hospital beds may fluctuate between report times. The numbers do not reflect admissions per day, nor the length of hospital stay. Staffing limitations are not captured in this data and may further limit bed capacity.
Note: Due to delayed reporting, a large amount of approximately 6,000 negative electronic laboratory reports (ELR) from June 1 to July 21 were received on July 22. Total ELRs are higher than anticipated and percent positivity is lower than anticipated for July 22.
Learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations
To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine situation in Oregon, visit our webpage (English or Spanish), which has a breakdown of distribution and other information.
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