Coronavirus in Oregon: 473 new cases, 5 deaths as most metrics return to October levels - OregonLive

Coronavirus cases in Oregon as of Feb.

The Oregon Health Authority on Wednesday reported 473 new coronavirus cases and five more deaths.

Who died: Oregon’s 2,139th death linked to COVID-19 is a 72-year-old Jackson County man who tested positive Jan.

The 2,140th fatality is a 76-year-old Lincoln County man who tested positive Jan.

Oregon’s 2,141st death is an 89-year-old Marion County woman who tested positive Jan.

The 2,142nd fatality is a 53-year-old Multnomah County woman who tested positive Jan.

The prevalence of infections: The state reported 372 new positive tests out of 11,926 tests performed, equaling a 3.1% positivity rate.

Who’s in the hospital: The state reported 190 Oregonians with confirmed coronavirus infections in the hospital Wednesday, five less than Tuesday.

Since it began: Oregon has reported 151,257 confirmed or presumed infections and 2,143 deaths, among the lowest per capita numbers in the nation.