Coronavirus in Oregon: State reports 82 deaths, pushing September fatality toll closer to record - OregonLive

The Oregon Health Authority on Tuesday announced 1,413 new coronavirus cases and 82 deaths, the highest number of fatalities reported on a single day during the pandemic.

The state indicated the lag in reported deaths represents a “reconciliation” of publicly reported data with their existing records, something that last occurred Oct.

At least 595 Oregonians died from COVID-19 complications in September, an increase of 29 people from what had been reported through Monday.

Hospitalizations: 585 people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 are hospitalized, down 59 from Monday.

Since it began: Oregon has reported 345,344 confirmed or presumed infections and 4,084 deaths, among the lowest per capita numbers in the nation.